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Best podcasts about Ken Cheng

Latest podcast episodes about Ken Cheng

Sound Heap with John-Luke Roberts
Not ANOTHER Rat Zoo!

Sound Heap with John-Luke Roberts

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 38:54


Sound Heap CEO John-Luke Roberts presents a selection of the best shows on the Sound Heap Inc. podcast network this week. You'll hear clips fromWhen Do You Put Out Your Bins?Sayings TestedSecret Lives of Cereal MascotsNot ANOTHER Rat Zoo!If You Had A Cupboard In Your Lower Back, What Would You Keep In It?Elty Jom's Lobbly Sonds...and more, including an extended listen to Mister Masters, a behind the scenes look at the modern world of the Mister Men books.Sound Heap was created and hosted by John-Luke Roberts, and featured Ken Cheng, Alice Fraser, Kieran Hodgson, Sooz Kempner, Joz Norris, Ada Player, Luke Rollason, Alison Spittle, and Bron Waugh. The original music is by Paddy Gervers and Rob Sell at Torch & Compass, and the show was mixed by Rich Evans at Syncbox Post. It was produced and edited by Ed Morrish for Lead Mojo productions. Sound Heap is a proud member of the Maximum Fun network.

We Have A Meeting
THE FUNNIEST MAN ON THE INTERNET - KEN CHENG

We Have A Meeting

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 33:12


In this episode of the We Have A Meeting podcast, comedian, writer, and professional poker player Ken Cheng joins hosts Jack Frimston and Zac Thompson for a deep dive into comedy, creativity, and the unpredictable nature of entertainment.Best known for his sharp wit and award-winning stand-up, Ken shares insights into his journey from studying at Cambridge to making a name for himself in the comedy world. He discusses the nuances of writing comedy, his experience with poker, and the lessons he's learned from both industries. With a background in mathematics and a unique perspective on risk-taking, Ken explores how logic and humor intersect, offering a fresh take on navigating uncertainty in life and work.This episode is a must-listen for comedy fans, creatives, and anyone interested in the intersection of strategy, storytelling, and stand-up. Expect laughs, thought-provoking insights, and a behind-the-scenes look at the world of comedy from one of the UK's most distinctive comedic voices.

Worst Foot Forward
Ep 310: World's Worst Best of 2024 Episode

Worst Foot Forward

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 73:39


It's time for our annual roundup of the best moments from the podcast's last twelve months. We've had the great good fortune to enjoy the company of many guests - thank you to all of them. Most especially, thanks to those who appear on this episode discussing everything from horse gyms to Pizza Rat, Charles Dickens's raven to spouse cannibalism: Dr. Anna Ploszjaski, Victoria Melody, Andrew McMillan, Tom Price, Amy Mason, John Henry Falle, Ken Cheng, Mara Joy, Harry Stachini, Meredith Hackman, Sharon Wanjohi and Paul Duncan McGarrity.   Follow us on Twitter: @worstfoot Follow us on Instagram: @worstfoot  Join us on our Discord server! https://discord.gg/9buWKthgfx Visit www.worstfootforwardpodcast.com for all previous episodes and you can donate to us on Patreon if you'd like to support the show! https://www.patreon.com/WorstFootForward

FINITE: Marketing in B2B Technology Podcast
#161 - Prediction or fiction? Jodi on which 2025 B2B marketing forecasts matter

FINITE: Marketing in B2B Technology Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2024 11:57


On this special episode of the FINITE Podcast, you'll hear from our regular host, Jodi Norris. After sifting through the abundance of B2B marketing predictions that arise at the end of each year, Jodi shares her critical thoughts - the predictions she thinks we should take seriously, and the ones we should take with a pinch of salt.  You can connect with Jodi here. And the links she mentioned are here:95/5 in market / out market ruleLinkedIn comedian Ken Cheng

Comedy of the Week
Punt & Dennis: Route Masters

Comedy of the Week

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2024 28:24


Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis are on a mission from Beer to Eternity, in this warm and witty new podcast that celebrates new and half-remembered trivia as they try to find entertaining links between random places, people and things.Could you make your way from The Starship Enterprise to the Air Fryer, armed only with A-Level Economics and a Geography degree? Hugh Dennis is going to have to. While Steve Punt will have to pick his way across Africa, to find what links Machiavelli and Madagascar. Across the series, they'll be joined by guests including Ken Cheng, Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Isy Suttie and Marcus Brigstocke, on a scenic route which takes in Shampoo, The Gruffalo, Watford Gap Services and Yoghurt.Written and hosted by Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis With Jessica Fostekew Produced by Victoria Lloyd Recorded at Maple St. Creative Mixed by Jonathan LastA Listen Production for BBC Radio 4

Springleaf
Episode 10

Springleaf

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2024 36:58


It's the final episode of the series. The truth about Operation Pot Roast is revealed, as a recording of Detective Nicely (Louis Theroux) preparing to confront Police Chief Rittenberger (Michael McKean) is unearthed. There's a prison break. There's a casino heist. There's an armed stand off with the cops. There are ice cream sandwiches. Basically, there's a lot going on. A true(ish) crime podcast, which sees undercover cop Pat Springleaf (James Acaster) share police wire recordings from the biggest case of his career: working to infiltrate and bring to justice the notorious SW6 gang.Back in 2013, ex-conman-turned-undercover-cop Pat was in the middle of a career-defining undercover gig - but problems beset him on all sides: the gang are getting suspicious; his wife wants a divorce; the police are demanding results; and his ex partner in crime is blackmailing him. Not an ideal situation for someone with a burning need to please absolutely everybody. In 2023, meanwhile, Pat and his producer Adams play clips to studio guests as they unpack the criminal hijinks that launched the career of the man now reasonably widely-known as James Acaster.Featuring:Chloe Petts - NanceDomhnall Gleeson - LawrenceEvelyn Mok - herselfFreya Parker - WardenHugh Dennis - himselfJack De'ath - CopJake Ashton - PrisonerJason Forbes - Casino EmployeeKath Hughes - Detective AdamsKemah Bob - DonnaLouis Theroux - Detective NicelyMichael McKean - Chief RittenbergerMike Wozniak - Ring Binder Factory Tour NarratorNatalie Cassidy - JanetNathaniel Metcalfe - HueyNish Kumar - himselfPat Cahill - RegPhil Dunning - DeclanPhil Wang - Detective Clarke BurbridgeSharon D Clarke - Police Chief AngelaSindhu Vee - Sitawith studio guest Guz KhanExtra jokes by Celya AB, Jen Ives, Ken Cheng, Matthew Crosby, Rose Johnson and Toussaint DouglassOriginal Music by NNAMDÏSound design by Charlie Brandon KingAssistant Producers - Katie Sayer and Mikaela CarmichaelProduced by Lyndsay FennerA Mighty Bunny Productionwww.springleafpodcast.com / www.mightybunny.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Springleaf
Episode 9

Springleaf

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2024 28:17


Rosie Jones, the most notorious bully on the comedy circuit, joins Pat and Adams in the studio this week as events really start to come to a head. Sita tells Pat an uncomfortable truth, which is a devastating blow for someone with a pathological need to be liked. Clarke also drops a bombshell - the sort of bombshell with 'you're fired' written on the side. And worlds collide when Pat decides to leverage his position on the Only Joking team to spring Lawrence from the big house, culminating in a bad day for Hugh Dennis...A true(ish) crime podcast, which sees undercover cop Pat Springleaf (James Acaster) share police wire recordings from the biggest case of his career: working to infiltrate and bring to justice the notorious SW6 gang.Back in 2013, ex-conman-turned-undercover-cop Pat was in the middle of a career-defining undercover gig - but problems beset him on all sides: the gang are getting suspicious; his wife wants a divorce; the police are demanding results; and his ex partner in crime is blackmailing him. Not an ideal situation for someone with a burning need to please absolutely everybody. In 2023, meanwhile, Pat and his producer Adams play clips to studio guests as they unpack the criminal hijinks that launched the career of the man now reasonably widely-known as James Acaster.Featuring:Chloe Petts - NanceDomhnall Gleeson - LawrenceEvelyn Mok - herselfFreya Parker - WardenHugh Dennis - himselfJason Forbes - DavidKath Hughes - Detective AdamsKatie Sayer - SuzyKemah Bob - DonnaNatalie Cassidy - JanetNathaniel Metcalfe - HueyPat Cahill - RegPhil Dunning - DeclanPhil Wang - Detective Clarke BurbridgeSharon D Clarke - Police Chief AngelaSindhu Vee - Sitawith studio guest Rosie JonesExtra jokes by Celya AB, Jen Ives, Ken Cheng, Matthew Crosby, Rose Johnson and Toussaint DouglassOriginal Music by NNAMDÏSound design by Charlie Brandon KingAssistant Producers - Katie Sayer and Mikaela CarmichaelProduced by Lyndsay FennerA Mighty Bunny Productionwww.springleafpodcast.com / www.mightybunny.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Springleaf
Episode 8

Springleaf

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2024 29:18


The gang start plotting to spring Lawrence from prison, making Clarke's decision to close the case look increasingly suboptimal. Angela heads to the Big Top to track down Nish, and Milton Jones has the worst week of his life courtesy of the Only Joking team. Sara Pascoe joins Pat and Adams in the studio, where she is disappointed by the absence of her favourite member of the Springleaf crew...A true(ish) crime podcast, which sees undercover cop Pat Springleaf (James Acaster) share police wire recordings from the biggest case of his career: working to infiltrate and bring to justice the notorious SW6 gang.Back in 2013, ex-conman-turned-undercover-cop Pat was in the middle of a career-defining undercover gig - but problems beset him on all sides: the gang are getting suspicious; his wife wants a divorce; the police are demanding results; and his ex partner in crime is blackmailing him. Not an ideal situation for someone with a burning need to please absolutely everybody. In 2023, meanwhile, Pat and his producer Adams play clips to studio guests as they unpack the criminal hijinks that launched the career of the man now reasonably widely-known as James Acaster.Featuring:Chloe Petts - NanceChris Day - AndyEvelyn Mok - herselfFreya Parker - Circus Audience MemberJason Forbes - MarcusKath Hughes - Detective AdamsKemah Bob - DonnaMilton Jones - himselfNathaniel Metcalfe - HueyNish Kumar - himselfPat Cahill - RegPhil Dunning - DeclanPhil Wang - Detective Clarke BurbridgeSharon D Clarke - Police Chief AngelaSindhu Vee - Sitawith studio guest Sara PascoeExtra jokes by Celya AB, Jen Ives, Ken Cheng, Matthew Crosby, Rose Johnson and Toussaint DouglassOriginal Music by NNAMDÏSound design by Charlie Brandon KingAssistant Producers - Katie Sayer and Mikaela CarmichaelProduced by Lyndsay FennerA Mighty Bunny Productionwww.springleafpodcast.com / www.mightybunny.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Comedy of the Week
Ken Cheng: I Can School You

Comedy of the Week

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2024 28:45


Comedian Ken Cheng focusses his analytical observations on school subjects. In the first of the series, Ken explores Maths, the subject that he loved until it broke him. Ken looks into popular disdain of Maths, and offers up his answers on how we turn around its public image.Producer: Rajiv Karia An EcoAudio certified production.It is a BBC Studios production for Radio 4.

Worst Foot Forward
Ep 289: Ken Cheng - World's Worst Bet

Worst Foot Forward

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2024 73:11


Happy new year folks, and we're starting it off with our eyes on the prize hoping for big money at long odds - it's the World's Worst Bet. Comedian and professional poker player Ken Cheng is with us to cast his eye over the runners and riders as he brings stories of the bets professional gamblers place when away from the cosy environs of a casino. Barry has stories of Russian authors, English rakes and tasers, while Ben walks around Blackheath, dodging geese and brothels every step of the way. What a normal, Worst Foot Forward way to start 2024! Follow us on Twitter: @worstfoot @bazmcstay @VanderLaugh @kenchengcomedy Follow us on Instagram: @worstfoot  Join us on our Discord server! https://discord.gg/9buWKthgfx Visit www.worstfootforwardpodcast.com for all previous episodes and you can donate to us on Patreon if you'd like to support the show, and especially as we work on our book and plan some live shows! https://www.patreon.com/WorstFootForward Worst Foot Forward is part of Podnose: www.podnose.com

Springleaf
Episode 7

Springleaf

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2024 31:26


Joe Lycett is in the studio with Pat and Adams this week, and it gets quite messy quite quickly. With Janet newly installed as leader of the SW11 gang, the criminals pivot from drug dealing to phone scams and Donna discovers a hidden talent for the artform. Clarke unexpectedly turns up in a new role at the police station, leaving Nish feeling abandoned and alone in his fuggy hillock house. Meanwhile Lawrence is not taking his defeat in the Leader-Off well, and decides that revenge - like pizza - is a dish best served delivered to the doorstep.A true(ish) crime podcast, which sees undercover cop Pat Springleaf (James Acaster) share police wire recordings from the biggest case of his career: working to infiltrate and bring to justice the notorious SW6 gang.Back in 2013, ex-conman-turned-undercover-cop Pat was in the middle of a career-defining undercover gig - but problems beset him on all sides: the gang are getting suspicious; his wife wants a divorce; the police are demanding results; and his ex partner in crime is blackmailing him. Not an ideal situation for someone with a burning need to please absolutely everybody. In 2023, meanwhile, Pat and his producer Adams play clips to studio guests as they unpack the criminal hijinks that launched the career of the man now reasonably widely-known as James Acaster.Featuring:Chloe Petts - NanceChris Day - Train AnnouncerDomhnall Gleeson - LawrenceEvelyn Mok - herselfFreya Parker - StaceyJason Forbes - Rich GuysleyKath Hughes - Detective AdamsKemah Bob - DonnaMiles Jupp - himselfNatalie Cassidy - JanetNathaniel Metcalfe - HueyNish Kumar - himselfPat Cahill - RegPhil Dunning - DeclanPhil Wang - Detective Clarke BurbridgeSara Pascoe - herselfSharon D Clarke - Police Chief AngelaSindhu Vee - Sitawith studio guest Joe LycettExtra jokes by Celya AB, Jen Ives, Ken Cheng, Matthew Crosby, Rose Johnson and Toussaint DouglassOriginal Music by NNAMDÏSound design by Charlie Brandon KingAssistant Producers - Katie Sayer and Mikaela CarmichaelProduced by Lyndsay FennerA Mighty Bunny Productionwww.springleafpodcast.com / www.mightybunny.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Springleaf
Episode 6

Springleaf

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2023 31:27


Having survived his unfortunate interaction with Huey's shotgun, Clarke goes into hiding, while Angela faces the consequences of her unauthorised stint undercover. Pat, Evelyn and Sita wait for an update on the future of their prank show and, over at SW11 HQ, Lawrence and Janet continue to clash as the Leader-Off enters the final stages...A true(ish) crime podcast, which sees undercover cop Pat Springleaf (James Acaster) share police wire recordings from the biggest case of his career: working to infiltrate and bring to justice the notorious SW6 gang.Back in 2013, ex-conman-turned-undercover-cop Pat was in the middle of a career-defining undercover gig - but problems beset him on all sides: the gang are getting suspicious; his wife wants a divorce; the police are demanding results; and his ex partner in crime is blackmailing him. Not an ideal situation for someone with a burning need to please absolutely everybody. In 2023, meanwhile, Pat and his producer Adams play clips to studio guests as they unpack the criminal hijinks that launched the career of the man now reasonably widely-known as James Acaster.Featuring:Chloe Petts - NanceDomhnall Gleeson - LawrenceEd Gamble - himselfEvelyn Mok - herselfFinn Wolfhard - SerpicoJason Forbes - SuperintendentKath Hughes - Detective AdamsKemah Bob - DonnaNatalie Cassidy - JanetNathaniel Metcalfe - HueyNish Kumar - himselfPat Cahill - RegPhil Wang - Detective Clarke BurbridgeRob Beckett - himselfSharon D Clarke - Police Chief AngelaSindhu Vee - Sitawith studio guest Josh WiddicombeExtra jokes by Celya AB, Jen Ives, Ken Cheng, Matthew Crosby, Rose Johnson and Toussaint DouglassOriginal Music by NNAMDÏSound design by Charlie Brandon KingAssistant Producers - Katie Sayer and Mikaela CarmichaelProduced by Lyndsay FennerA Mighty Bunny Productionwww.springleafpodcast.com / www.mightybunny.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Springleaf
Episode 5

Springleaf

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2023 27:17


Lawrence and Janet jostle for position in the newly formed SW11 gang, whilst things look increasingly dicey for Clarke after he's outed as an undercover cop. Desperately in search of a rescue plan, Pat is struck by inspiration whilst filming a TV prank show.A true(ish) crime podcast, which sees undercover cop Pat Springleaf (James Acaster) share police wire recordings from the biggest case of his career: working to infiltrate and bring to justice the notorious SW6 gang.Back in 2013, ex-conman-turned-undercover-cop Pat was in the middle of a career-defining undercover gig - but problems beset him on all sides: the gang are getting suspicious; his wife wants a divorce; the police are demanding results; and his ex partner in crime is blackmailing him. Not an ideal situation for someone with a burning need to please absolutely everybody. In 2023, meanwhile, Pat and his producer Adams play clips to studio guests as they unpack the criminal hijinks that launched the career of the man now reasonably widely-known as James Acaster.Featuring:Domhnall Gleeson - LawrenceEvelyn Mok - herselfFreya Parker - Audience memberKath Hughes - Detective AdamsKemah Bob - DonnaNatalie Cassidy - JanetNathaniel Metcalfe - HueyNish Kumar - himselfPat Cahill - RegPatrick Hamer - Pizza Delivery GuyPhil Dunning - DeclanPhil Wang - Detective Clarke BurbridgeSharon D Clarke - Police Chief AngelaSindhu Vee - Sitawith studio guest Lolly AdefopeExtra jokes by Alison Spittle, Celya AB, Ken Cheng, Matthew Crosby, Rose Johnson and Toussaint DouglassOriginal Music by NNAMDÏSound design by Charlie Brandon KingAssistant Producers - Katie Sayer and Mikaela CarmichaelProduced by Lyndsay FennerA Mighty Bunny Productionwww.springleafpodcast.com / www.mightybunny.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Springleaf
Episode 4

Springleaf

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2023 28:06


With SW5 member (and fellow undercover cop) Clarke tied up in the backroom of SW6 HQ, Pat needs to come up with a rescue plan, stat. But when he leaks Clarke's whereabouts to SW5 gang leader Janet (Natalie Cassidy), existing tensions between the two gangs begin to escalate. Meanwhile, on the comedy circuit, there's another terrible crime to deal with - a blatant case of material theft...A true(ish) crime podcast, which sees undercover cop Pat Springleaf (James Acaster) share police wire recordings from the biggest case of his career: working to infiltrate and bring to justice the notorious SW6 gang.Back in 2013, ex-conman-turned-undercover-cop Pat was in the middle of a career-defining undercover gig - but problems beset him on all sides: the gang are getting suspicious; his wife wants a divorce; the police are demanding results; and his ex partner in crime is blackmailing him. Not an ideal situation for someone with a burning need to please absolutely everybody. In 2023, meanwhile, Pat and his producer Adams play clips to studio guests as they unpack the criminal hijinks that launched the career of the man now reasonably widely-known as James Acaster.Featuring:Chloe Petts - NanceDomhnall Gleeson - LawrenceEvelyn Mok - herselfFinn Wolfhard - SerpicoFreya Parker - Audience memberJack De'ath - CompereKath Hughes - Detective AdamsKemah Bob - DonnaNatalie Cassidy - JanetNathaniel Metcalfe - HueyNish Kumar - himselfPat Cahill - RegPhil Wang - Detective Clarke BurbridgeSharon D Clarke - Police Chief AngelaSindhu Vee - Sitawith studio guest Katherine RyanExtra jokes by Alison Spittle, Celya AB, Ken Cheng, Matthew Crosby, Rose Johnson and Toussaint DouglassOriginal Music by NNAMDÏSound design by Charlie Brandon KingAssistant Producers - Katie Sayer and Mikaela CarmichaelProduced by Lyndsay FennerA Mighty Bunny Productionwww.springleafpodcast.com / www.mightybunny.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Springleaf
Episode 3

Springleaf

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2023 25:36


Pat is booked as a guest for Tom Allen's new panel show, and Donna persuades the SW6 gang to carry out a practice heist at the studio in preparation for their big casino job - bad news for fellow panellists Jo Brand and Sarah Millican. Meanwhile, 'Sita's Creatures' animal acting agency goes from strength to strength as Serpico cements his reputation as the country's leading Merdog, before making waves elsewhere on set.A true(ish) crime podcast, which sees undercover cop Pat Springleaf (James Acaster) share police wire recordings from the biggest case of his career: working to infiltrate and bring to justice the notorious SW6 gang.Back in 2013, ex-conman-turned-undercover-cop Pat was in the middle of a career-defining undercover gig - but problems beset him on all sides: the gang are getting suspicious; his wife wants a divorce; the police are demanding results; and his ex partner in crime is blackmailing him. Not an ideal situation for someone with a burning need to please absolutely everybody. In 2023, meanwhile, Pat and his producer Adams play clips to studio guests as they unpack the criminal hijinks that launched the career of the man now reasonably widely-known as James Acaster.Featuring:Bill Bailey - himselfChloe Petts - NanceDomhnall Gleeson - LawrenceEvelyn Mok - herselfFinn Wolfhard - SerpicoFreya Parker - Floor ManagerJason Forbes - DirectorJo Brand - herselfKath Hughes - Detective AdamsKemah Bob - DonnaNathaniel Metcalfe - HueyNish Kumar - himselfPat Cahill - RegPhil Wang - Detective Clarke BurbridgeSarah Millican - herselfSharon D Clarke - Police Chief AngelaSindhu Vee - Sitawith studio guest Tom AllenExtra jokes by Alison Spittle, Celya AB, Ken Cheng, Matthew Crosby, Rose Johnson and Toussaint DouglassOriginal Music by NNAMDÏSound design by Charlie Brandon KingAssistant Producers - Katie Sayer and Mikaela CarmichaelProduced by Lyndsay FennerA Mighty Bunny Productionwww.springleafpodcast.com / www.mightybunny.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4
The Now Show - 3rd November

Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2023 28:22


Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches. They are joined by Ken Cheng who uses air fryers to help explain his frustration with the housing market, Helen Bauer arguing why school uniforms need to remain affordable, and Rachel Parris gives her musical take on what truly scares us at Halloween.The show was written by the cast with additional material from Cameron Loxdale, Tasha Dhanraj, Jules Garnett and Cody Dahler.Voice actors: Roisin O'Mahony & Ed JonesProducer: Sasha Bobak Production Coordinator: Katie BaumA BBC Studios Production for Radio 4

Springleaf
Episode 2

Springleaf

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2023 26:31


Studio guest Romesh Ranganathan attempts to get a grip on exactly what the podcast is, Sita bags Serpico his first acting role and Pat's crowd-work skills are tested to their limit when Donna encourages Lawrence and Huey to try out their new heist personas in public…A true(ish) crime podcast, which sees undercover cop Pat Springleaf (James Acaster) share police wire recordings from the biggest case of his career: working to infiltrate and bring to justice the notorious SW6 gang, led by the villainous Lawrence.Back in 2013, ex-conman-turned-undercover-cop Pat was in the middle of a career-defining undercover gig - but problems beset him on all sides: the gang are getting suspicious; his wife wants a divorce; the police are demanding results; and his ex partner in crime is blackmailing him. Not an ideal situation for someone with a burning need to please absolutely everybody.In 2023, meanwhile, Pat and his producer Adams play clips to studio guests as they unpack the criminal hijinks that launched the career of the man now reasonably widely-known as James Acaster.Featuring:Chloe Petts - NanceDomhnall Gleeson - LawrenceEvelyn Mok - herselfJack De'ath - CompereJason Forbes - Comedy FanKath Hughes - Detective AdamsKemah Bob - DonnaMark Silcox - himselfNathaniel Metcalfe - HueyNish Kumar - himselfPat Cahill - RegPhil Wang - Detective Clarke BurbridgeSharon D Clarke - Police Chief AngelaSindhu Vee - Sitawith studio guest Romesh RanganathanExtra jokes by Alison Spittle, Celya AB, Ken Cheng, Matthew Crosby, Rose Johnson and Toussaint DouglassOriginal Music by NNAMDÏSound design by Charlie Brandon KingAssistant Producers - Katie Sayer and Mikaela CarmichaelProduced by Lyndsay FennerA Mighty Bunny Productionwww.springleafpodcast.com / www.mightybunny.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Springleaf
Episode 1

Springleaf

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2023 28:16


A true(ish) crime podcast, based on James Acaster's undercover cop alter-ego Pat Springleaf, which sees Pat share police wire recordings from the biggest case of his career: working undercover to infiltrate and bring to justice the notorious SW6 gang, led by the villainous Lawrence (Domhnall Gleeson).Back in 2013, ex-conman-turned-undercover-cop Pat was in the middle of a career-defining gig - but problems beset him on all sides: the gang are getting suspicious; his wife wants a divorce; the police are demanding results; and his ex partner in crime is blackmailing him. Not an ideal situation for someone with a burning need to please absolutely everybody.In 2023, meanwhile, Pat and his producer Adams (Kath Hughes) play excerpts from his wire recordings to studio guests as they unpack the criminal hijinks that launched the comedy career of the man now reasonably widely-known as James Acaster.In episode 1, Lawrence announces a side-step from drug dealing into a more glamorous branch of crime, Pat's wife Sita (Sindhu Vee) makes some life changing personal and career decisions and Pat takes the advice of fellow comic Evelyn Mok to find a better, more truthful, on-stage comic persona.Featuring:Chloe Petts - NanceDomhnall Gleeson - LawrenceEvelyn Mok - herselfFinn Wolfhard - SerpicoFreya Parker - HecklerJack De'ath - CompereJason Forbes - Police OfficerKath Hughes - Detective AdamsKemah Bob - DonnaLouis Theroux - Detective Shane NicelyNathaniel Metcalfe - HueyNish Kumar - himselfPat Cahill - RegSharon D Clarke - Police Chief AngelaSindhu Vee - Sitawith studio guest Ed GambleExtra jokes by Alison Spittle, Celya AB, Ken Cheng, Matthew Crosby, Rose Johnson and Toussaint DouglassOriginal Music by NNAMDÏSound design by Charlie Brandon KingAssistant Producers - Katie Sayer and Mikaela CarmichaelProduced by Lyndsay FennerA Mighty Bunny Productionwww.springleafpodcast.com / www.mightybunny.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nobody Panic
How to Play Poker with Ken Cheng

Nobody Panic

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2023 35:55


Brilliant comedian and professional poker player Ken Cheng joins Stevie and Tessa to explain the extreme basics of poker as their nose's bleed. The perfect episode for anyone keen to play, who simply can't grasp the concept. Stevie asks excellent and helpful questions, and Tessa keeps whispering that she's a 'brother from Langley', a very niche reference to Casino Royale which nobody enjoys.Subscribe to the Nobody Panic Patreon at patreon.com/nobodypanicWant to support Nobody Panic? You can make a one-off donation at https://supporter.acast.com/nobodypanicRecorded by Naomi Parnell and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.Photos by Marco Vittur, jingle by David Dobson. Be part of the Nobody Panic Patreon gangSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/nobodypanic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It Is Written Canada
7 Ways Physical Exercise Improves Your Willpower

It Is Written Canada

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2023 2:49


Two researchers at Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia, psychologist Megan Oaten and biologist Ken Cheng, discovered how physical exercise improves your willpower.The participants in the study were simply given a free membership to a gym and encouraged to make good use of it, but here's the thing: None of them had exercised regularly before they received the gym membership.You will be both amazed and encouraged by what their findings to pursue a personal daily exercise program.

Interruption Show (comedians, interrupted)
#7 WITH DALIA MALEK & KEN CHENG

Interruption Show (comedians, interrupted)

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2023 97:07


INTERRUPTION SHOW RECORDED LIVE AT ANGEL COMEDY'S THE BILL MURRAY IN LONDON, UK WITH DALIA MALEK & GUEST CO-HOST KEN CHENG INTERRUPTING STELLA GRAHAM, JENNY COLLIER, SAM GOLIN, BARRY FERNS, & NICK REVELL MID-PERFORMANCE. THEME MUSIC BY SHOW YOU SUCK. ARTWORK BY MATTIE LUBCHANSKY. LIVE AUDIO RECORDING BY GABRIEL ALMAZÁN. EDITING AND MIXING BY DALIA MALEK. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/interruptionshow/support

malek ken cheng jenny collier barry ferns
Everyone's A Critic
Super Mario Bros. w/ Ken Cheng

Everyone's A Critic

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2023 117:04


Widely considered to be the worst video game movie ever made, does it truly deserve its reputation? Ken Cheng joins me to discuss Super Mario Bros. We talk the wild lore behind the making of the movie, our favourite video games, and the struggles of translating games to screen. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yiannis-cove/support

Got A Problem Mate?
CREEP ON THE TUBE - Ken Cheng

Got A Problem Mate?

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2023 61:06


On episode 6 Bilal and Joey are joined by Ken Cheng, writer and star of Radio 4 series "Chinese Comedian". It might not be the best advice in the world, but advice it is. Send your problems in to gotaproblemmate@gmail.com for a chance at the boys giving you some guidance.Socials: https://linktr.ee/gotaproblemmate A LaughingAround production.For enquiries contact gotaproblemmate@laughingaround.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Indie Film Hustle® - A Filmmaking Podcast with Alex Ferrari
BONUS EPISODE: How Indie Film Super Troopers Made Millions with Jay Chandrasekhar

Indie Film Hustle® - A Filmmaking Podcast with Alex Ferrari

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2023 65:09


Today on the show we have director, writer, comedian, and actor Jay Chandrasekhar has contributed to and appeared in a wide variety of critically acclaimed television programs and films throughout his career.Chandrasekhar assembled the sketch comedy troupe Broken Lizard, which includes Kevin Heffernan, Steve Lemme, Paul Soter, and Erik Stolhanske. Together they performed comedy across the nation until they set their sights on producing television and feature films.Under his Broken Lizard banner, Jay directed and co-wrote Fox Searchlight Picture's comedy cult classics Super Troopers, Super Troopers 2, Club Dread, and Warner Bros' Beerfest. He also directed the Broken Lizard comedy special, Broken Lizard Stands Up.Super Troopers hit theaters in February 2002 and went on to gross $23 million with glowing audience reviews (and $80 million on home video.)Jay continued on to direct The Dukes of Hazard, direct and star in Millennium Entertainment's The Babymakers, and appear in DreamWorks' comedy hit, I Love You, Man. Recently, Chandrasekhar published his book, Mustache Shenanigans: Making Super Troopers and Other Adventures in Comedy that gives a behind the scenes look at the making of Super Troopers.In addition to his feature film work, Chandrasekhar has directed various TV shows, including several episodes of the Emmy Award winning series Arrested Development, Community, Chuck, The Grinder, Up All Night, Happy Endings, New Girl, and Psych. More recently, Jay has also directed episodes of Fresh Off the Boat, The Goldbergs, Speechless, and Schooled.His new film is Easter Sunday.Stand-up comedy sensation Jo Koy (Jo Koy: In His Elements, Jo Koy: Comin' in Hot) stars as a man returning home for an Easter celebration with his riotous, bickering, eating, drinking, laughing, loving family, in this love letter to his Filipino-American community. Easter Sunday features an all-star comedic cast that includes Jimmy O. Yang (Silicon Valley series), Tia Carrere (True Lies, Wayne's World films), Brandon Wardell (Curb Your Enthusiasm series), Tony nominee Eva Noblezada (Broadway's Hadestown), Lydia Gaston (Broadway's The King and I), Asif Ali (WandaVision), Rodney To (Parks and Recreation series), Eugene Cordero (The Good Place series), Jay Chandrasekhar (I Love You, Man), Tiffany Haddish (Girls Trip) and Lou Diamond Phillips (Courage Under Fire). Easter Sunday, from DreamWorks Pictures, is directed by Jay Chandrasekhar (Super Troopers, The Dukes of Hazzard), from a script by Ken Cheng (series Wilfred, Betas). The film is produced by Rideback's Dan Lin (The Lego Movie franchise, It franchise) and Jonathan Eirich (Aladdin, The Two Popes), and is executive produced by Jo Koy, Jessica Gao, Jimmy O. Yang, Ken Cheng, Joe Meloche, Nick Reynolds and Seth William Meier. The film will be distributed by Universal Pictures domestically. Amblin Partners and Universal will share international distribution rights.Jay also just launched a new app designed to give the power of reviews back to the people. It's call Vouch Vault."When my film, Super Troopers, showed at Sundance, it played to big laughing crowds. But when it was released to the public, the reviews were only so-so. On Rotten Tomatoes, Super Troopers, got a 38%-fresh aggregate score from less than a hundred reviewers. With the public, though, the film garnered a 90% fresh rating from more than 250,000 non-reviewers. This 38% reviewer-number stuck in my craw. I remember thinking, “Who are these reviewers, these strangers with outsized power, and why are we listening to them? Seriously. When's the last time you walked up to a stranger and said, “Hey, what movie should I see?”Our goal with Vouch Vault is to take recommendation power from anonymous strangers and give it to the people whose tastes you know and trust."

The Film Quiz Podcast
Film Quiz Podcast episode 7 (Halloween Special): Russell Hicks, Ken Cheng, Jodie Mitchell

The Film Quiz Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2022 51:28


Welcome guys and ghouls to our Film Quiz Podcast Halloween Special recorded Live at The Pleasance Islington. We're treated and tricked by our host Nick Helm to a healthy helping of horror movie trivia ably assisted by our guest scorekeeper Bilal Zafar as Huge Davies was just too terrified of the whole episode.It's one of our most competitive episodes ever as contestants Russell Hicks, Ken Cheng and Jodie Mitchell battle it out to the death - well until one of them has the most points after four rounds. Please subscribe for all future episodes. The Film Quiz Podcast returns at Xmas and stay tuned for updates for our plans for 2023 when you'll be able to take part too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Winning The Game Of Life
From Poker Player to Stand-Up Comedian | "Jungleman" Dan Cates & Chinese Comedian's Ken Cheng

Winning The Game Of Life

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2022 79:08


British-born Chinese comedian Ken Cheng has been snagging laughs and rave reviews with his unique brand of dry, analytical, story-based humor for over a decade. Finalist in the 2015 BBC New Comedy Awards and nominee for Amused Moose's 2018 Edinburgh Fringe Best Show, Cheng is one of Comedy Central Online's Ones to Watch, BBC's 2017 Hot New Talents, The Guardian's 2018 Pick of The Fringe, and the winner of the coveted 2017 Dave Joke of The Fringe. His past performances have included a critically acclaimed, sold-out run at the Edinburgh Festival.Along with his comedy career, Ken is a professional poker player and had pursued the game full-time before being inspired to enter the comedy world after watching Chris Addison perform. He's received viral attention for some of his jokes and sketches, including his fictional persona Mark Liu, and a 2017 Twitter thread insulting the flag of every country in the world. Cheng directed the 2015 Cambridge Footlights International Tour Show, which held events in multiple continents, and wrote and starred in his Chinese Comedian series, nominated for Radio 4's Pick of The Year. Outside of standup, Ken has appeared in several shows and shorts, including The Now Show, Dave's Advent Calendar, Celebrity Eggheads, A Good Read, and Russell Kane's Evil/Genius Podcast. He also presented the BBC Radio documentary, Game Over, Humans. Fans can look forward to attending upcoming live comedy dates after enjoying his latest role as the host of E4's The Hangover Games.Here is what you can expect on this week's show:IntroductionCheng's Brand of comedy and finding your nicheHow to become a comedian and writing jokesFame, or lack thereof, and its pitfallsNetworking horror storiesComments on Poker's latest cheating scandalCheng's poker careerSocial deduction gamesMaking positive social impact with comedyHow Poker prepared Cheng for comedyLove and dating – it's complicatedI hope you find this episode as fun and informative as we have. Ken Cheng is winning the game of life!Please let us know your thoughts about the episode!Connect with Ken Cheng:Twitter: @kenchengcomedyInstagram: @kenchengcomedyConnect with Dan Cates:Websites: https://www.wtgol.comhttps://www.dancatesfoundation.com/Instagram: @wtgolpodcast@thedancates

Problematic Fave
Ken Cheng And Andrew Ti - 'Manhattan'

Problematic Fave

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2022 57:06


In this week's episode, we really lean into the "problematic" of it all. I mean, we are leaning on it so much we are about to topple over. That said, we welcome screenwriter/producer Ken Cheng (Easter Sunday, Wilfred) and Yo, is this Racist? podcast co-host and writer Andrew Ti (mixed-ish, the upcomingThat '90s Show) as we have a spirited discussion about Manhattan. Yes, that Manhattan directed by Woody Allen. The format is a little different this time around. Ken is well aware of how fucked up the movie is and talks about why he chose it -- but I think he chose it because Andrew hates the movie from the depths of his soul. Needless to say, there is a lot to discuss when it comes to this piece of work. Listen at your own risk. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/problematicfavepod/support

Doctor Who: Redacted
7. REQUIEM

Doctor Who: Redacted

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2022 19:57


Heartbroken by Abby's betrayal, Shawna and Cleo keep up the investigation. Going through Abby's notes leads them to something called the Requiem Group – an online support group for “those who've lost somebody.” But who is the mysterious Requiem, and why won't she turn on her camera? Credits: Cleo Proctor - Charlie Craggs Abby McPhail - Lois Chimimba Shawna Thompson - Holly Quin-Ankrah The Doctor - Jodie Whittaker Requiem - Doon Mackichan Petronella Osgood - Ingrid Oliver Nana Thompson - Clare Perkins Additional Voices - Karim Kronfli, Siena Kelly, Kieran Hodgson, Natasha Hodgson, Ken Cheng and Ambika Mod. Written by Àjoké Ibironke and Juno Dawson Additional Writing by Ella Watts Produced and Directed by Ella Watts Executive Producer: James Robinson Sound Engineer: Paul Clark Studio Assistant: Jacob Tombling Sound Design: David Thomas Additional Sound Design: Arlie Adlington Original Composition: David Devereux Production Co-ordinators: Sarah Sharpe and Sarah Nicholls Script Editor: Tasha Dhanraj Recorded at Sonica Studios, Clapham. A BBC Studios Production for BBC Sounds

Bulletproof Screenplay® Podcast
BPS 229: How Indie Film Super Troopers Made Millions with Jay Chandrasekhar

Bulletproof Screenplay® Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2022 65:13


Today on the show we have director, writer, comedian, and actor Jay Chandrasekhar has contributed to and appeared in a wide variety of critically acclaimed television programs and films throughout his career.Chandrasekhar assembled the sketch comedy troupe Broken Lizard, which includes Kevin Heffernan, Steve Lemme, Paul Soter, and Erik Stolhanske. Together they performed comedy across the nation until they set their sights on producing television and feature films.Under his Broken Lizard banner, Jay directed and co-wrote Fox Searchlight Picture's comedy cult classics Super Troopers, Super Troopers 2, Club Dread, and Warner Bros' Beerfest. He also directed the Broken Lizard comedy special, Broken Lizard Stands Up.Super Troopers hit theaters in February 2002 and went on to gross $23 million with glowing audience reviews (and $80 million on home video.)Jay continued on to direct The Dukes of Hazard, direct and star in Millennium Entertainment's The Babymakers, and appear in DreamWorks' comedy hit, I Love You, Man. Recently, Chandrasekhar published his book, Mustache Shenanigans: Making Super Troopers and Other Adventures in Comedy that gives a behind the scenes look at the making of Super Troopers.In addition to his feature film work, Chandrasekhar has directed various TV shows, including several episodes of the Emmy Award winning series Arrested Development, Community, Chuck, The Grinder, Up All Night, Happy Endings, New Girl, and Psych. More recently, Jay has also directed episodes of Fresh Off the Boat, The Goldbergs, Speechless, and Schooled.His new film is Easter Sunday.Stand-up comedy sensation Jo Koy (Jo Koy: In His Elements, Jo Koy: Comin' in Hot) stars as a man returning home for an Easter celebration with his riotous, bickering, eating, drinking, laughing, loving family, in this love letter to his Filipino-American community. Easter Sunday features an all-star comedic cast that includes Jimmy O. Yang (Silicon Valley series), Tia Carrere (True Lies, Wayne's World films), Brandon Wardell (Curb Your Enthusiasm series), Tony nominee Eva Noblezada (Broadway's Hadestown), Lydia Gaston (Broadway's The King and I), Asif Ali (WandaVision), Rodney To (Parks and Recreation series), Eugene Cordero (The Good Place series), Jay Chandrasekhar (I Love You, Man), Tiffany Haddish (Girls Trip) and Lou Diamond Phillips (Courage Under Fire).  Easter Sunday, from DreamWorks Pictures, is directed by Jay Chandrasekhar (Super Troopers, The Dukes of Hazzard), from a script by Ken Cheng (series Wilfred, Betas). The film is produced by Rideback's Dan Lin (The Lego Movie franchise, It franchise) and Jonathan Eirich (Aladdin, The Two Popes), and is executive produced by Jo Koy, Jessica Gao, Jimmy O. Yang, Ken Cheng, Joe Meloche, Nick Reynolds and Seth William Meier. The film will be distributed by Universal Pictures domestically. Amblin Partners and Universal will share international distribution rights.Jay also just launched a new app designed to give the power of reviews back to the people. It's call Vouch Vault."When my film, Super Troopers, showed at Sundance, it played to big laughing crowds. But when it was released to the public, the reviews were only so-so. On Rotten Tomatoes, Super Troopers, got a 38%-fresh aggregate score from less than a hundred reviewers. With the public, though, the film garnered a 90% fresh rating from more than 250,000 non-reviewers. This 38% reviewer-number stuck in my craw. I remember thinking, “Who are these reviewers, these strangers with outsized power, and why are we listening to them? Seriously. When's the last time you walked up to a stranger and said, “Hey, what movie should I see?”Our goal with Vouch Vault is to take recommendation power from anonymous strangers and give it to the people whose tastes you know and trust."Enjoy my conversation with Jay Chandrasekhar.

The Man Cave Chronicles
Rodney To talks about his role as 'Tito Arthur' on 'Easter Sunday'

The Man Cave Chronicles

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2022 28:12


Rodney To recently joined host Elias in the cave! You can see Rodney as 'Tito Arthur' alongside Comedian Jo Koy in "Easter Sunday," in theaters now. Easter Sunday - starring Jo Koy as a struggling actor, comedian, and single father who attends a gathering of his loud and dysfunctional Filipino American family on Easter Sunday. The film is directed by Jay Chandrasekhar and written by Ken Cheng and Kate Angelo, from a story by Cheng. RODNEY TO: Rodney, a Filipino-America, is known for his comedic roles on hit shows like Parks and Recreation, Barry, New Girl, and Good Girls. It was recently announced that he will be starring alongside Michelle Yeoh in the new Netflix drama series. Fun fact, To is also currently a professor at USC at the USC School of Dramatic Arts. You can watch this interview on YouTube  https://youtu.be/cBWtX9YYYPw Have a question? Email us  themccpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Social Media for the latest show updates  www.twitter.com/themccpodcast www.instagram.com/themccpodcast www.facebook.com/themancavechroniclespodcast www.themccpodcast.com  www.youtube.com/c/TheManCaveChronicleswElias    

The Creative Process Podcast
Highlights - Ken Cheng - Writer/Producer of “Easter Sunday” - Co-Founder - Crab Club, Inc.

The Creative Process Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2022 16:42


"I think there's this belief that creativity requires our ability to think outward and extrapolate beyond our own experiences and think of the world in imaginative new ways - which is true in a lot of cases - but I also believe in creativity as the ability to access inward and look introspectively at our own personal experiences and mine those experiences in ways that aren't necessarily one to one copies of our lives, but that we can extrapolate themes and lessons, comedy, drama, humor...into new works.”Ken Cheng is a writer/producer who has previously written for Wilfred, Betas, and Sin City Saints. Ken's feature comedy Easter Sunday, which he co-wrote, and executive produced for Amblin Partners, Rideback, and Universal, is inspired by the life and comedy of standup comedian Jo Koy. Forthcoming projects include writing and executive producing the half-hour comedy series, House of Chow, for HBO, co-writing – along with his creative partners at Crab Club, Inc. - a feature film adaptation of the GQ Magazine article, “The Great Chinese Art Heist”, for Warner Bros., Conde Nast, and director Jon M. Chu, and writing/producing a feature adaptation of the New York Magazine article “Chateau Sucker” for Bound Entertainment.www.crabclubinc.comKen Cheng IMDBwww.creativeprocess.infowww.oneplanetpodcast.org

The Creative Process Podcast
Ken Cheng - Writer/Producer of “Easter Sunday” starring Jo Koy - Co-Founder - Crab Club, Inc.

The Creative Process Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2022 53:54


Ken Cheng is a writer/producer who has previously written for Wilfred, Betas, and Sin City Saints. Ken's feature comedy Easter Sunday, which he co-wrote, and executive produced for Amblin Partners, Rideback, and Universal, is inspired by the life and comedy of standup comedian Jo Koy. Forthcoming projects include writing and executive producing the half-hour comedy series, House of Chow, for HBO, co-writing – along with his creative partners at Crab Club, Inc. - a feature film adaptation of the GQ Magazine article, “The Great Chinese Art Heist”, for Warner Bros., Conde Nast, and director Jon M. Chu, and writing/producing a feature adaptation of the New York Magazine article “Chateau Sucker” for Bound Entertainment."I think there's this belief that creativity requires our ability to think outward and extrapolate beyond our own experiences and think of the world in imaginative new ways - which is true in a lot of cases - but I also believe in creativity as the ability to access inward and look introspectively at our own personal experiences and mine those experiences in ways that aren't necessarily one to one copies of our lives, but that we can extrapolate themes and lessons, comedy, drama, humor...into new works.”www.crabclubinc.comKen Cheng IMDBwww.creativeprocess.infowww.oneplanetpodcast.org

Books & Writers · The Creative Process
Ken Cheng - Writer/Producer of “Easter Sunday” starring Jo Koy - Co-Founder - Crab Club, Inc.

Books & Writers · The Creative Process

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2022 53:54


Ken Cheng is a writer/producer who has previously written for Wilfred, Betas, and Sin City Saints. Ken's feature comedy Easter Sunday, which he co-wrote, and executive produced for Amblin Partners, Rideback, and Universal, is inspired by the life and comedy of standup comedian Jo Koy. Forthcoming projects include writing and executive producing the half-hour comedy series, House of Chow, for HBO, co-writing – along with his creative partners at Crab Club, Inc. - a feature film adaptation of the GQ Magazine article, “The Great Chinese Art Heist”, for Warner Bros., Conde Nast, and director Jon M. Chu, and writing/producing a feature adaptation of the New York Magazine article “Chateau Sucker” for Bound Entertainment.“Writers' rooms are very difficult environments to work in, specifically comedy writers' rooms. However, they are also some of the most rewarding work environments that you can find yourself in. My first day in a TV writers' room was my first day in Hollywood working in any capacity. Not only was I the only Asian-American writer in the room, I was the only writer of color, period. And that's been the case in almost every room I've worked in. I think that has become less prevalent of an experience for younger writers today, but in the days that I was coming up, in the early 2010s and into the mid-2010s even, finding writers' rooms that were heavily diversified in terms of their ethnic and demographic makeup was a rare experience.”www.crabclubinc.comKen Cheng IMDBwww.creativeprocess.infowww.oneplanetpodcast.org

Books & Writers · The Creative Process
Highlights - Ken Cheng - Writer/Producer of “Easter Sunday” - Co-Founder - Crab Club, Inc.

Books & Writers · The Creative Process

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2022 16:42


“Writers' rooms are very difficult environments to work in, specifically comedy writers' rooms. However, they are also some of the most rewarding work environments that you can find yourself in. My first day in a TV writers' room was my first day in Hollywood working in any capacity. Not only was I the only Asian-American writer in the room, I was the only writer of color, period. And that's been the case in almost every room I've worked in. I think that has become less prevalent of an experience for younger writers today, but in the days that I was coming up, in the early 2010s and into the mid-2010s even, finding writers' rooms that were heavily diversified in terms of their ethnic and demographic makeup was a rare experience.”Ken Cheng is a writer/producer who has previously written for Wilfred, Betas, and Sin City Saints. Ken's feature comedy Easter Sunday, which he co-wrote, and executive produced for Amblin Partners, Rideback, and Universal, is inspired by the life and comedy of standup comedian Jo Koy. Forthcoming projects include writing and executive producing the half-hour comedy series, House of Chow, for HBO, co-writing – along with his creative partners at Crab Club, Inc. - a feature film adaptation of the GQ Magazine article, “The Great Chinese Art Heist”, for Warner Bros., Conde Nast, and director Jon M. Chu, and writing/producing a feature adaptation of the New York Magazine article “Chateau Sucker” for Bound Entertainment.www.crabclubinc.comKen Cheng IMDBwww.creativeprocess.infowww.oneplanetpodcast.org

Film & TV · The Creative Process
Highlights - Ken Cheng - Writer/Producer of “Easter Sunday” - Co-Founder - Crab Club, Inc.

Film & TV · The Creative Process

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2022 16:42


"It was a confluence of very fortunate events that this movie was produced, and it is a bit of an anomaly. It's quite unprecedented that, first of all, a major Hollywood film studio has produced a comedy in the year 2022. They don't get made very often anymore at this size or scale. And secondly, that movie centers a minority family of any sort, but specifically of a Filipino-American family with a Filipino-American leading man. All of these things add to the sort of historical nature of the movie, for lack of a better description. And that's not lost upon me, but also adds to the fact that it's such a crazy experience. Now having put the movie out into the world to see reactions and now that it's out of our hands, it's up to the world to receive it."Ken Cheng is a writer/producer who has previously written for Wilfred, Betas, and Sin City Saints. Ken's feature comedy Easter Sunday, which he co-wrote, and executive produced for Amblin Partners, Rideback, and Universal, is inspired by the life and comedy of standup comedian Jo Koy. Forthcoming projects include writing and executive producing the half-hour comedy series, House of Chow, for HBO, co-writing – along with his creative partners at Crab Club, Inc. - a feature film adaptation of the GQ Magazine article, “The Great Chinese Art Heist”, for Warner Bros., Conde Nast, and director Jon M. Chu, and writing/producing a feature adaptation of the New York Magazine article “Chateau Sucker” for Bound Entertainment.www.crabclubinc.comKen Cheng IMDBwww.creativeprocess.infowww.oneplanetpodcast.org

Film & TV · The Creative Process
Ken Cheng - Writer/Producer of “Easter Sunday” starring Jo Koy - Co-Founder - Crab Club, Inc.

Film & TV · The Creative Process

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2022 53:54


Ken Cheng is a writer/producer who has previously written for Wilfred, Betas, and Sin City Saints. Ken's feature comedy Easter Sunday, which he co-wrote, and executive produced for Amblin Partners, Rideback, and Universal, is inspired by the life and comedy of standup comedian Jo Koy. Forthcoming projects include writing and executive producing the half-hour comedy series, House of Chow, for HBO, co-writing – along with his creative partners at Crab Club, Inc. - a feature film adaptation of the GQ Magazine article, “The Great Chinese Art Heist”, for Warner Bros., Conde Nast, and director Jon M. Chu, and writing/producing a feature adaptation of the New York Magazine article “Chateau Sucker” for Bound Entertainment."It was a confluence of very fortunate events that this movie was produced, and it is a bit of an anomaly. It's quite unprecedented that, first of all, a major Hollywood film studio has produced a comedy in the year 2022. They don't get made very often anymore at this size or scale. And secondly, that movie centers a minority family of any sort, but specifically of a Filipino-American family with a Filipino-American leading man. All of these things add to the sort of historical nature of the movie, for lack of a better description. And that's not lost upon me, but also adds to the fact that it's such a crazy experience. Now having put the movie out into the world to see reactions and now that it's out of our hands, it's up to the world to receive it."www.crabclubinc.comKen Cheng IMDBwww.creativeprocess.infowww.oneplanetpodcast.org

Social Justice & Activism · The Creative Process
Highlights - Ken Cheng - Writer/Producer of “Easter Sunday” - Co-Founder - Crab Club, Inc.

Social Justice & Activism · The Creative Process

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2022 16:42


"There are still plenty of obstacles towards getting stories featuring people of color specifically made in Hollywood, even though there are all those various new outlets and paths for that material to find audiences. Easter Sunday is an anomaly because it is a major studio-produced feature that centers on a Filipino-American family.There is still what I call Asian America 101 that has to happen, which is like this very basic education that we have to impart upon the gatekeepers and decision-makers in Hollywood.When you look at it in that respect, it is a bit of additional labor that we as creatives of color have to undertake, fairly or unfairly - probably unfairly if I'm being frank - but it is required. And is there a day where we don't have to do that additional emotional labor and creative labor to validate our own experiences and validate our own stories for the sake of financing? I hope so. We're not quite there yet."Ken Cheng is a writer/producer who has previously written for Wilfred, Betas, and Sin City Saints. Ken's feature comedy Easter Sunday, which he co-wrote, and executive produced for Amblin Partners, Rideback, and Universal, is inspired by the life and comedy of standup comedian Jo Koy. Forthcoming projects include writing and executive producing the half-hour comedy series, House of Chow, for HBO, co-writing – along with his creative partners at Crab Club, Inc. - a feature film adaptation of the GQ Magazine article, “The Great Chinese Art Heist”, for Warner Bros., Conde Nast, and director Jon M. Chu, and writing/producing a feature adaptation of the New York Magazine article “Chateau Sucker” for Bound Entertainment.www.crabclubinc.comKen Cheng IMDBwww.creativeprocess.infowww.oneplanetpodcast.org

Social Justice & Activism · The Creative Process
Ken Cheng - Writer/Producer of “Easter Sunday” starring Jo Koy - Co-Founder - Crab Club, Inc.

Social Justice & Activism · The Creative Process

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2022 53:54


Ken Cheng is a writer/producer who has previously written for Wilfred, Betas, and Sin City Saints. Ken's feature comedy Easter Sunday, which he co-wrote, and executive produced for Amblin Partners, Rideback, and Universal, is inspired by the life and comedy of standup comedian Jo Koy. Forthcoming projects include writing and executive producing the half-hour comedy series, House of Chow, for HBO, co-writing – along with his creative partners at Crab Club, Inc. - a feature film adaptation of the GQ Magazine article, “The Great Chinese Art Heist”, for Warner Bros., Conde Nast, and director Jon M. Chu, and writing/producing a feature adaptation of the New York Magazine article “Chateau Sucker” for Bound Entertainment."There are still plenty of obstacles towards getting stories featuring people of color specifically made in Hollywood, even though there are all those various new outlets and paths for that material to find audiences. Easter Sunday is an anomaly because it is a major studio-produced feature that centers on a Filipino-American family.There is still what I call Asian America 101 that has to happen, which is like this very basic education that we have to impart upon the gatekeepers and decision-makers in Hollywood.When you look at it in that respect, it is a bit of additional labor that we as creatives of color have to undertake, fairly or unfairly - probably unfairly if I'm being frank - but it is required. And is there a day where we don't have to do that additional emotional labor and creative labor to validate our own experiences and validate our own stories for the sake of financing? I hope so. We're not quite there yet."www.crabclubinc.comKen Cheng IMDBwww.creativeprocess.infowww.oneplanetpodcast.org

The Creative Process in 10 minutes or less · Arts, Culture & Society
Ken Cheng - Writer/Producer of “Easter Sunday” starring Jo Koy - Co-Founder - Crab Club, Inc.

The Creative Process in 10 minutes or less · Arts, Culture & Society

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2022 16:42


“Remembering the stories of our parents and our grandparents, our aunts and uncles, and the struggles that they have gone through. Struggles and the joy - I don't always want to frame the stories of our forbearers in the context of struggle, although a lot of Asian-Americans have had to deal with that. There's a lot of joy to be found in those stories as well. And I hope that those are stories that are passed on and remembered because, as is the case in our movie, it's about the moments that we are able to share with our family, in which we experience happiness and laughter and joy, that are most important, at least to me.And so I hope that's something that we can reflect in our storytelling moving forward as well. You know, I think we've seen a lot of stories framed around the noble struggle, which is what I call it. And I hope we can start diversifying our storytelling a little bit so that we can share a little bit more of the happy pleasures and joys that we experience as families and immigrants as well.”Ken Cheng is a writer/producer who has previously written for Wilfred, Betas, and Sin City Saints. Ken's feature comedy Easter Sunday, which he co-wrote, and executive produced for Amblin Partners, Rideback, and Universal, is inspired by the life and comedy of standup comedian Jo Koy. Forthcoming projects include writing and executive producing the half-hour comedy series, House of Chow, for HBO, co-writing – along with his creative partners at Crab Club, Inc. - a feature film adaptation of the GQ Magazine article, “The Great Chinese Art Heist”, for Warner Bros., Conde Nast, and director Jon M. Chu, and writing/producing a feature adaptation of the New York Magazine article “Chateau Sucker” for Bound Entertainment.www.crabclubinc.comKen Cheng IMDBwww.creativeprocess.infowww.oneplanetpodcast.org

Yo, Is This Racist?
Not for Your Aunt in Ohio (with Ken Cheng)

Yo, Is This Racist?

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2022 55:50


Andrew talks to writer Ken Cheng about his new movie Easter Sunday. They discuss writing a major studio movie centering a Filipino family and why getting the specifics right was important to Ken.  Later, they answer listener questions about people at work saying a bunch of wild stuff! Get tickets to see Tawny and Andrew live at suboptimalpods.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bitch Talk
Basic Bitch - Covid Brain is Real, Easter Sunday, Woodstock '99, & the Anne Heche Car Crash

Bitch Talk

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2022 49:00


Hello Bitch Talkers! Char, Erin, and Ange jumped on a Zoom to check-in and see what's up. We get into talking about long Covid and is Erin ok? What we're all watching (yes, shout out to Better Things again!), how our friend of the show Joel McHale is showing up in everything, our dream hangs with past guests, Char's hot take on the Anne Heche car crash, do people still get perms, and of course, wrapping up the episode with our moment(s) of pleasure. Also, RIP to Bill Russell , Nichelle Nichols, and Olivia Newton John. Their legacies and values in the world will live on through the people they touched on their life's journey. --Thanks for listening and for your support! We couldn't have reached 600 episodes without your help! --Be well, stay safe, Black Lives Matter, AAPI Lives Matter, and fuck the Supreme Court.--SUPPORT US HERE!Subscribe to our channel on YouTube for behind the scenes footage!Rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts!Visit our website! www.bitchtalkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.Listen every other Thursday 9:30 - 10 am on BFF.FMPOWERED BY GO-TO Productions 

Bitch Talk
Easter Sunday Screenwriter Ken Cheng

Bitch Talk

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2022 32:40


Howdy Bitch Talkers!  We've got a fun conversation just in time for the release of the movie Easter Sunday starring comedian Jo Koy! Bay Area raised screenwriter Ken Cheng joined us on the podcast to talk about how Easter Sunday came together. It was one of those stories that could only happen in Hollywood but that was pushed by the need to have AAPI, particularly Filipino representation on the big screen.  Ken talks about why Daly City had to be the backdrop of this story, his Steven Spielberg moment, what the must have's were to make this movie, and what's up with Santo Nino's anyway? As an added bonus, we've got Producer Char chiming in on the conversation talking about her experience at the Sacramento screening of Easter Sunday with us. Thanks to Ken for hopping on a Zoom with us and for answering our Instagram message! Had a blast talking with him and can't wait for our invite to the next Crab Club dinner! Follow Ken on IG  and at his Crab Club websiteGrab your tickets to Easter Sunday here Follow Easter Sunday on IG , Facebook, and Twitter--Thanks for listening and for your support! We couldn't have reached 600 episodes without your help! --Be well, stay safe, Black Lives Matter, AAPI Lives Matter, and fuck the Supreme Court.--SUPPORT US HERE!Subscribe to our channel on YouTube for behind the scenes footage!Rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts!Visit our website! www.bitchtalkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.Listen every other Thursday 9:30 - 10 am on BFF.FMPOWERED BY GO-TO Productions 

Indie Film Hustle® - A Filmmaking Podcast with Alex Ferrari
IFH 603: How Indie Film Super Troopers Made Millions with Jay Chandrasekhar

Indie Film Hustle® - A Filmmaking Podcast with Alex Ferrari

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2022 66:14


Today on the show we have director, writer, comedian, and actor Jay Chandrasekhar has contributed to and appeared in a wide variety of critically acclaimed television programs and films throughout his career.Chandrasekhar assembled the sketch comedy troupe Broken Lizard, which includes Kevin Heffernan, Steve Lemme, Paul Soter, and Erik Stolhanske. Together they performed comedy across the nation until they set their sights on producing television and feature films.Under his Broken Lizard banner, Jay directed and co-wrote Fox Searchlight Picture's comedy cult classics Super Troopers, Super Troopers 2, Club Dread, and Warner Bros' Beerfest. He also directed the Broken Lizard comedy special, Broken Lizard Stands Up.Super Troopers hit theaters in February 2002 and went on to gross $23 million with glowing audience reviews (and $80 million on home video.)Jay continued on to direct The Dukes of Hazard, direct and star in Millennium Entertainment's The Babymakers, and appear in DreamWorks' comedy hit, I Love You, Man. Recently, Chandrasekhar published his book, Mustache Shenanigans: Making Super Troopers and Other Adventures in Comedy that gives a behind the scenes look at the making of Super Troopers.In addition to his feature film work, Chandrasekhar has directed various TV shows, including several episodes of the Emmy Award winning series Arrested Development, Community, Chuck, The Grinder, Up All Night, Happy Endings, New Girl, and Psych. More recently, Jay has also directed episodes of Fresh Off the Boat, The Goldbergs, Speechless, and Schooled.His new film is Easter Sunday.Stand-up comedy sensation Jo Koy (Jo Koy: In His Elements, Jo Koy: Comin' in Hot) stars as a man returning home for an Easter celebration with his riotous, bickering, eating, drinking, laughing, loving family, in this love letter to his Filipino-American community. Easter Sunday features an all-star comedic cast that includes Jimmy O. Yang (Silicon Valley series), Tia Carrere (True Lies, Wayne's World films), Brandon Wardell (Curb Your Enthusiasm series), Tony nominee Eva Noblezada (Broadway's Hadestown), Lydia Gaston (Broadway's The King and I), Asif Ali (WandaVision), Rodney To (Parks and Recreation series), Eugene Cordero (The Good Place series), Jay Chandrasekhar (I Love You, Man), Tiffany Haddish (Girls Trip) and Lou Diamond Phillips (Courage Under Fire).  Easter Sunday, from DreamWorks Pictures, is directed by Jay Chandrasekhar (Super Troopers, The Dukes of Hazzard), from a script by Ken Cheng (series Wilfred, Betas). The film is produced by Rideback's Dan Lin (The Lego Movie franchise, It franchise) and Jonathan Eirich (Aladdin, The Two Popes), and is executive produced by Jo Koy, Jessica Gao, Jimmy O. Yang, Ken Cheng, Joe Meloche, Nick Reynolds and Seth William Meier. The film will be distributed by Universal Pictures domestically. Amblin Partners and Universal will share international distribution rights.Jay also just launched a new app designed to give the power of reviews back to the people. It's call Vouch Vault."When my film, Super Troopers, showed at Sundance, it played to big laughing crowds. But when it was released to the public, the reviews were only so-so. On Rotten Tomatoes, Super Troopers, got a 38%-fresh aggregate score from less than a hundred reviewers. With the public, though, the film garnered a 90% fresh rating from more than 250,000 non-reviewers. This 38% reviewer-number stuck in my craw. I remember thinking, “Who are these reviewers, these strangers with outsized power, and why are we listening to them? Seriously. When's the last time you walked up to a stranger and said, “Hey, what movie should I see?”Our goal with Vouch Vault is to take recommendation power from anonymous strangers and give it to the people whose tastes you know and trust."

Doctor Who: Redacted
Introducing Doctor Who: Redacted

Doctor Who: Redacted

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2022 1:46


Someone's trying to break through....In episode 0 of Doctor Who: Redacted, a mysterious woman calling herself the Doctor is trying and failing to contact Earth. Her friends are disappearing; being redacted from reality. And if you remember her? Then it's going to get you, too. Click through to our programme page for episode transcripts. Charlie Craggs, Lois Chimimba and Holly Quin-Ankrah are Cleo, Abby and Shawna – three best friends and university dropouts who make a truly terrible conspiracy podcast together. Their favourite conspiracy? Is this one random blue box actually an alien spaceship? Obviously not. Right…? Cleo Proctor got kicked out at 16 when she came out as trans to her Mum. Now she's living with her brother, saving up for surgery and working front of house at the Queen Vic Theatre. A class clown who never takes anything seriously, Cleo's big heart gets her in no end of trouble. Abby McPhail is a full-time carer for her Mum in Glasgow. She wants to do something amazing and leave her mark on the world. But her Mum needs her, and she can't leave home. Brilliant, driven, ambitious and intelligent, Abby is the research powerhouse behind the girls' investigations. Shawna Thompson is the only woman on her Computing course at college in Sheffield. Group skeptic, Shawna doesn't believe in aliens and magic. But she does the podcast because Abby asked her to. Fiercely protective, loyal, and endlessly exasperated, Shawna tries to keep Cleo and Abby out of trouble. Brand new audio drama from Juno Dawson, with a debut performance from trans activist Charlie Craggs. Full of beloved names and characters from Doctor Who – including Jodie Whittaker, Jemma Redgrave, Ingrid Oliver, and Anjli Mohindra – and a host of amazing comedy talent including Doon Mackichan, Jacob Hawley, Ken Cheng, Alasdair Beckett-King, Kieran Hodgson and Ambika Mod. #DoctorWhoRedacted

Pappy's Flatshare
Beef Brothers Cold Cuts w/ Ken Cheng S12E25

Pappy's Flatshare

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2022 52:08


The Beef Brothers are here to sort out your beef with special guest Ken Cheng.Ken Cheng - https://twitter.com/kenchengcomedyPappy's - https://twitter.com/pappystweetIf you have a flatshare based beef you'd like us to solve then send it to beefbrotherspodcast@gmail.comListen to Ken's Radio 4 series - https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0000ms6/episodes/player NEXT LIVE SHOW9th October at The Cheerful Earful festival in Balham - https://www.designmynight.com/london/pubs/balham/the-bedford/cheerful-earful-podcast-festival-day-4Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/pappysflatshareProduced by Gwyn Rhys Davies See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Comedy of the Week
Ken Cheng: Chinese Comedian

Comedy of the Week

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2022 28:25


Radio 4 favourite Ken Cheng returns for the third series of his brilliant show Chinese Comedian. In the first of the series, Ken takes on the biggest story since his last series and talks all things Coronavirus in the episode Chinese Virus. Written by Ken Cheng Produced by Rajiv Karia A BBC Studios Production.

In Lockdown With...
Episode 91: Leila Navabi

In Lockdown With...

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2022 68:52


After a brief hiatus, the 'In Lockdown With...' podcast is back! This week, Ciaran is joined by writer, producer and comedian Leila Navabi. Leila started out as an apprentice for Viacom, and has gone on to work extensively in radio and television. She co-presented CBBC show 'Don't Blame Me Blame My Brain' with Ken Cheng. Last year Leila co-wrote 'Vandullz' with Sion Edwards for the BBC's 'Festival of Funny,' it is now available to watch on the BBC iPlayer. Leila is performing at the Queer Fringe Festival which is happening in Cardiff in June this year. It was fantastic to hear more about Leila's career so far!

Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4
News Quiz 18th February 2022

Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2022 28:56


Recorded at the BBC Radio Theatre, his week Andy Zaltzman was joined by Elis James, Olga Koch, Tim Shipman and Shaparak Khorsandi to look at the situation in Ukraine, and how the cream of British politics are dealing with the delicate situation; we looks at the Met Police, in a week that the Met Police are looking at Prince Charles, and in a (possible) world first, we have an audio-only picture round! Hosted by Andy Zaltzman Chairs script by Andy Zaltzman Additional Material from Alice Fraser, Catherine Brinkworth, Ken Cheng and Rajiv Karia Production Co-ordinators: Katie Baum & Caroline Barlow Sound Editor: Marc Willcox The Producer is Gwyn Rhys Davies, and it is a BBC Studios Production.

Greenlit
Ken Cheng has been Greenlit!

Greenlit

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2021 62:10


Comedian and pro poker player Ken Cheng directs the movie of his life, in the latest episode of Toby Earle's podcast. Ken's biopic features computer-generated outfits, unlikely end credits sequences, burning millions of dollars and a revelation about how crisps unsettle him. @kenchengcomedy @TobyonTV @TheGreenlitPod

Comedy of the Week
Drop The Dead Panda

Comedy of the Week

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2021 28:48


East Asian-themed comedy show written by and starring East Asian performers, namely Evelyn Mok, Ken Cheng, Anna Leong Brophy and Kuan-Wen Huang; and featuring such sketches as "My Chinese Mum Wrote A Porno", "The Support Group for East Asian Stereotypes", and a Chinese take on "Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares". It is written by Ken Cheng, Evelyn Mok, Amille Jampa-Ngoen, Bruce Tang, Joanne Lau, and Vivian Xie. Producer: Sam Michell Production Coordinator: Sarah Nicholls Sound Editor: Chris Maclean A BBC Studios Productio

Comedy of the Week
My Teenage Diary

Comedy of the Week

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2021 28:53


Rufus Hound's guest is the comedian Ken Cheng, who reads from the diary he kept in 2004. Ken talks about his school days, growing up on the internet and what it was like to be a nerd before the days when nerds were cool. A Talkback production for BBC Radio 4

Sound Heap with John-Luke Roberts
It's All Political

Sound Heap with John-Luke Roberts

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2021 33:44


John-Luke Roberts presents the last (for now) installment of Sound Heap Inc's weekly tastepod, showcasing the very best of the 1,603 podcasts that all deserve awards even if the idiots who judge these things don't agree.You'll hear clips from the following awards-worthy podcasts:Dentists: What They Are And How To Stop ThemThis Is Where The Magic HappensThis Is Where This Is Where The Magic Happens HappensDocumentaries About Things: The People Who Keep Ghosts As PetsJesus That Dog's Pretty!Britain's Biggest BastardsI've Really Bloody Lost It Now, with Germaine GreerGolf Cartoons DescribedReasons To Be Fearful (Part 84)Top Secrets For Top BananasFarting for Jesus: A Most Peculiar ChurchQuackers for Croissants: The Bakery Secretly Run By DucksCrab PraiseYou can follow Sound Heap, Inc. on Twitter, for exclusive clips and news: @soundheapinc.Written and presented by John-Luke Roberts, with Alexis Dubus, Alice Fraser, Athena Kugblenu, Bilal Zafar, Cariad Lloyd, Charlie George, Deborah Frances-White, Ed Morrish, Eleanor Morton, Elis James, Erin McGathy, Gareth Gwynn, Isy Suttie, Jonny Donahoe, Josie Long, Joz Norris, Katherine Parkinson, Katy Brand, Ken Cheng, Kevin Eldon, Kieran Hodgson, Margaret Cabourn-Smith, Mark Watson, Paddy Gervers, Pippa Evans, River Hall, Ruth Bratt, Saima Ferdows, Sami Shah, Sooz Kempner, Stuart Laws, Thom Tuck, The Delightful Sausage (Amy Gledhill & Chris Cantrill), Tom Allen, Tom Neenan, Tom Tetsell and Toussaint Douglass.The original music and stings are by Paddy Gervers and Rob Sell for Torch & Compass.Mixed by Rich Evans at Synbox Post.Produced and edited by Ed Morrish.Sound Heap is a Lead Mojo production for Auddy.

Sound Heap with John-Luke Roberts

This week, John-Luke Roberts accepts thanks from Heapsters - that's what we've decided to call our listeners; good, isn't it? "Heapsters" - for making so many brilliant podcasts, and provides a taste of the week's best pods in this latest episode of the weekly taste pod. Expect to hear clips from both your favourite shows, which are probably included in the following list:You Like Hats Too MuchBunny Bunny Bunny Bunny - BUNNYUntold Stories Told: STICKY - The Men Who F*** GlueJools Holland Hoots At NanniesTucked Behind The Grapes: Competitive Drag Among The Great French WinehousesStrategies For Hide and SeekAn Angel Ate My Car, And Other Miracles Gone WrongHow To Put Out A Fire (Mainly Guesses)The Deadliest RiffsImagining things were different sizes with Dr Vivien TinsleyFor Her Majesty's BreakfastElty Jomb & His Lobbly SondsRatathreeilleF-YOU-neralYou can follow Sound Heap, Inc. on Twitter, for exclusive clips and news: @soundheapinc.Written and presented by John-Luke Roberts, with Cariad Lloyd, Charlie George, Deborah Frances-White, Gareth Gwynn, Katherine Parkinson, Katy Brand, Ken Cheng, Kieran Hodgson, Paddy Gervers, Ruth Bratt, Saima Ferdows, Sooz Kempner, The Delightful Sausage (Amy Gledhill & Chris Cantrill), Tom Allen, Tom Neenan and Toussaint Douglass.The original music and stings are by Paddy Gervers and Rob Sell for Torch & Compass.Mixed by Rich Evans at Synbox Post.Produced and edited by Ed Morrish.Sound Heap is a Lead Mojo production for Auddy.

Sound Heap with John-Luke Roberts
Have you seen my Gunther?

Sound Heap with John-Luke Roberts

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2021 30:52


John-Luke Roberts has loved podcasts ever since he was a little boy, when he hit his head and had a vision of the future, which is what drove him to set up the Sound Heap podcast network – the home of too many podcasts. Each week he will give you just a taste of the 1,254 podcasts on offer every single week.You'll hear clips from:Holland's Shortest BridgeCelerybrateThen, Then, Then, Then, Then, Then, Then And Now: The Fourth CutleChinwagging With CharitiesWinky Face Little ShitMemes With ValHave You Seen My Gunther?Why Didn't You Come To My Party, Erica?Behind The ScreamsAmataxidermyHouse Of Windsor: Behind The ErmineYour Gift's Shit, MateYou can follow Sound Heap, Inc. on Twitter, for exclusive clips and news: @soundheapinc.Written and presented by John-Luke Roberts, with Alexis Dubus, Cariad Lloyd, Eleanor Morton, Elis James, Erin McGathy, Gareth Gwynn, Jonny Donahoe, Josie Long, Katherine Parkinson, Ken Cheng, Kevin Eldon, Margaret Cabourn-Smith, River Hall, Ruth Bratt and Thom Tuck.The original music and stings are by Paddy Gervers and Rob Sell for Torch & Compass.Mixed by Rich Evans at Synbox Post.Produced and edited by Ed Morrish.Sound Heap is a Lead Mojo production for Auddy.

Sound Heap with John-Luke Roberts

John-Luke Roberts, the CEO and Fun Captain of Sound Heap, Inc., presents a one-stop shop for the best podcasts on the Sound Heap network – our best, our funniest, and our most in need of new listeners.But, before that, John-Luke would like to make a very serious and sincere apology.You'll hear clips from:Cereal Monogamists: The Women Who Marry Breakfast MascotsSa-Lads!The Freemasons' Secret Podcast To Talk About Secret Freemason Stuff If You Are Not A Freemason Then Keep Out!!They Said I Was Mad: The Only Dry Ski Slope In The AlpsThere's Ice Cream In My Shoe!How To Put Out A Raging Fire (Mainly Guesses)Many a MickleCrying With TonyRemember Cleggmania?What, Not Even The Fucking Wye?You can follow Sound Heap, Inc. on Twitter, for exclusive clips and news: @soundheapinc.Written and presented by John-Luke Roberts, with Bilal Zafar, Isy Suttie, Gareth Gwynn, Jonny Donahoe, Josie Long, Joz Norris, Ken Cheng, Kevin Eldon, Kieran Hodgson, Margaret Cabourn-Smith, Paddy Gervers and Sooz Kempner.The original music and stings are by Paddy Gervers and Rob Sell for Torch & Compass.Mixed by Rich Evans at Synbox Post.Produced and edited by Ed Morrish.Sound Heap is a Lead Mojo production for Auddy.

Sound Heap with John-Luke Roberts
Reflections on the Theme of Mortality

Sound Heap with John-Luke Roberts

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2021 27:43


John-Luke Roberts, the CEO and Fun Captain of Sound Heap, Inc., presents some tastes of the week's best podcasts from the Sound Heap network's library of 1,134 shows.You'll hear clips from:Mouse NewsNew Ways To Say HelloSafening CactiTo Me It Happened: Bigfoot Keeps Seeing Me Do Embarrasing ThingsTwo People Discuss Whether They Would Get On With StingOn KrytenHelping HestonConspiracy Heap: Reflections On The Theme Of MortalityDescribing Pretzels To Peter, Who's Never Seen a PretzelYou can follow Sound Heap, Inc. on Twitter, for exclusive clips and news: @soundheapinc.Written and presented by John-Luke Roberts, with Cariad Lloyd, Elis James, Gareth Gwynn, Isy Suttie, Jonny Donahoe, Josie Long, Joz Norris, Katherine Parkinson, Ken Cheng, Kieran Hodgson, Paddy Gervers, River Hall, Ruth Bratt, Saima Ferdows, Sooz Kempner, Thom Tuck and Tom Neenan.The original music and stings are by Paddy Gervers and Rob Sell for Torch & Compass.Mixed by Rich Evans at Synbox Post.Produced and edited by Ed Morrish.Sound Heap is a Lead Mojo production for Auddy.

The Weekly Shop with Ania Magliano and Harry Monaghan

Ania and Harry are joined by stand-up comedian and professional connoisseur Ken Cheng for an all-access look inside his shopping trolley. Follow Ken on Instagram and Twitter @kenchengcomedy And follow our hosts on Twitter @AniaMags & @harrymonaghan and Instagram @aniamagliano & @harrymonaghan.

Comedy Club 4 Kids Presents: Radio Nonsense
Why Is News So Boring? With Ken Cheng

Comedy Club 4 Kids Presents: Radio Nonsense

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2021 40:07


Ken Cheng, host of CBBC's 'Don't Blame Me, Blame My Brain' joins Tiernan this week to answer Fia's important question of 'Why is news so boring?'You can watch Ken on 'Don't Blame Me, Blame My Brain' on CBBC Wednesday's at 5.15pm or on the BBC iPlayerOfficial 'Don't Blame Me, Blame My Brain' site: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000w09gWE NEED YOUR QUESTIONS! SEND THEM IN TO: podcast@comedyclub4kids.co.ukGROWN UPS: IF YOU CAN BUY US A COFFEE/KEEP COMEDIANS ALIVE RIGHT NOW PLEASE DO SO HERE: https://ko-fi.com/comedyclub4kidsYOU CAN ALSO HEAR TIERNAN ON THE SUPER GREAT KIDS STORIES PODCAST HERE: https://www.podfollow.com/1533072212Website: www.comedyclub4kids.co.ukTwitter: @ComedyClub4KidsFacebook: facebook.com/ComedyClub4KidsPopJam:ComedyClub4KidsHosted by Tiernan Douieb. Music by Paddy Gervers. Design by Cal Prendergast. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/comedyclub4kids. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome to Spooktown
Episode 20 ...Ken Cheng

Welcome to Spooktown

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2021 47:10


Ken Cheng rides the rails into Spooktown with a creepy chronicle for Kath Hughes and Ed Easton. Will they believe his story and invoke it into Spooktown lore?Download transcripts of all episodes here https://littlewander.co.uk/little-wander-podcasts/welcome-to-spooktown/Hosted by Kath Hughes and Ed Eastonhttp://www.geinsfamilygiftshop.co.uk/Produced by Little Wanderhttps://littlewander.co.uk/Recorded and edited by Jo SoutherdTheme Music by Rhodri Vineyhttps://ratatosk.bandcamp.comhttps://righthandlefthand.bandcamp.comFollow Welcome to Spooktown https://twitter.com/SpooktownPodhttps://twitter.com/GeinsFamilyGifthttps://twitter.com/EdwardEastonSound creditsBlip by bubaproducerAngry man by qubodupCrashing by nothayamaShaking large cloth by andersmmgPain by silversatyr Gasp by drotzruhnShaky breaths by AderuMoroHigh tension by juskiddinkFootsteps by paulmessier(freesound.org)

Happy Birthday Twice
The WandaVision Bit

Happy Birthday Twice

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2021 30:38


I talk to Alex Kealy and Ken Cheng about WandaVision. Sorry it's so late! xxx

Great Green Questions
Kim didn't break the internet, but is the internet breaking the planet?

Great Green Questions

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2021 43:37


A lighthearted and witty exploration of some of the big questions that come up when trying to 'walk the green line'. Helping us tackle the question: 'Kim didn't Break the Internet, but is the Internet Breaking us?', is standup comedian and online poker star, Ken Cheng, and author and researcher and writer on carbon footprinting, Mike Berners-lee. Hosted by Juliet Davenport, climate scientist, renewable pioneer, businesswoman, environmental activist and founder of the UK's first 100% renewable electricity supplier, this podcast invites a panel of comedians and experts to tackle some of the common (and quirky!) questions that pop to mind when trying to live a greener life. Topics covered: The carbon footprint of an email vs Netflix The role and responsibilities of tech companies Corporate greenwashing Amazon and what it's up to Quantum computing - is it our future? The internet as a force for good Great Green Questions is powered by Good Energy and produced by Mags Creative, with curation from Hawkwood Centre for Future Thinking.

Happy Birthday Twice
A Marvelous Birthday Twice

Happy Birthday Twice

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2021 113:26


I talk to Ken Cheng and Alex Kealy about Marvel

Tilly and Helen are (Mostly) Nice About People
Bitchin Guest - Ken Cheng!!

Tilly and Helen are (Mostly) Nice About People

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2021 45:08


This week Tilly and Helen are joined by a bitchin' guest, Ken Cheng. And they're talking about poker player, Ken Ivey (as well as MANY other tangents). Music by Dave Cribb. Artwork by Luke W Robson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4
The Now Show - 26th February - ft Jess Fosketew, Beardyman and Ken Cheng...

Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2021 29:40


Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches in front of a remote audience - and all from their own home! In the first show of the new series, they are joined by Jessica Fostekew who relays her time volunteering in a vaccination centre. Ken Cheng talks about his experiences as a Chinese Briton plus music from Beardyman... Voice Actors: Luke Kempner and Gemma Arrowsmith Producer: Adnan Ahmed Production Co-Ordinator: Carina Andrews Editor/Engineer: David Thomas BBC Studios Production

The Silliest Superest Heroest Podcast
Ken Cheng Vs Mark Simmons

The Silliest Superest Heroest Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2021 37:27


Impressionist, Ventriloquist*, Taekwondoist. There's nothing this superhero can't do! Mark Simmons and Ken Cheng battle it out in episode 3 of The Silliest Superest Heroest Podcast. Taking different parts from different superheroes we Frakenstiened our hero/cabaret extraordinaire. What is this week's fruit punch of fictional powers going to look like? How many more of these puns can I do? It's week 3 and I'm already running out.Listen to Mark's podcast Jokes with Mark here: https://play.acast.com/s/jokes and follow him on Twitter @JokesWithMarkYou can watch Ken on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/kenchengcomedy and follow him on Twitter @kenchengcomedy*We don't talk about ventriloquism, but he definitely could do it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Comedy of the Week
Bameshow

Comedy of the Week

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2020 28:43


Desiree Burch hosts a new format that parodies traditional game shows that have, until now, often overlooked comics of colour. Poking fun at tokenism, unconscious bias and just plain old racism, Desiree and the cast go bravely (and mischievously) where others fear to tread. Joining Desiree are team captains Kemah Bob and Athena Kugblenu with panelists Glamrou and Ken Cheng... Producer: Leila Navabi A BBC Studios Production

Jokes with Mark Simmons

Ken Cheng! Comedian AND professional poker player Ken Cheng is here!Follow Ken on Twitter | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Countries That Don't Exist Anymore
S02 E05 Bavarian Soviet Republic

Countries That Don't Exist Anymore

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2020 29:16


What's does a communist in lederhosen look like? What happens when you appoint a bank robber as police chief? And did Lenin really know where the missing key to the ministry toilet end up? Find out all about Germany's most whimsical revolution. Check out the CTDEA WEBSITE for articles, episode transcripts and news. Be sure to get in touch with questions and comments. In the follow up episode, we'll be talking to BBC Radio 4's "Chinese Comedian" star Ken Cheng. Follow us @CTDEApod on Twitter and give us a like on Facebook.

Who's Flying the Plane?

I spoke with Ken about his unique experience getting into comedy, online poker, and roasting every country in the world's flag. Hidden Gem: http://www.bilalzafarcomedy.com

But Where Are You From?
Dating chat ft. Ken Cheng: Are sparks misleading? Love yourself first, don’t be boring!

But Where Are You From?

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2020 64:04


In this week’s episode I talk with stand up comedian and professional poker player, Ken Cheng and all round good egg Ken Cheng! He was such a pleasure to have on the podcast, we talk about how Ken met his girlfriend, how we should never settle, Asian fetish, boring dates with finance people (no offence to anyone who works in finance lol), Ken’s red flags in dating (top tip, be curious and be funny), whether Hinge’s race filter is ethical or not, and Ken gives us really brilliant dating tips too! P.s It’s about loving yourself. Truly an honour and a pleasure having him on! Donate to End the Virus of Racism Crowdfunder to establish the first not for profit organisation for tackling hate crime for ESEA communities: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/endthevirusofracism Ken Cheng’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kenchengcomedy/ https://twitter.com/kenchengcomedy We reached 10,000 signatures!! Thank you so much. We are in the midst of planning stuff which I’ll share more about. Sign the petition for media outlets such as The BBC & The Guardian & the UK Government to stop depicting East Asian people in Coronavirus related media: https://www.change.org/p/bbc-stop-depicting-east-asians-in-coronavirus-related-media Join But Where Are You From Podcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/butwhereareyoufrom Slide into my DMs and keep the conversation going! https://www.instagram.com/itsvivyau Jingle by the talented John Clapper: https://www.instagram.com/john_clapper/

Countries That Don't Exist Anymore
Ken Cheng: Taiping Heavenly Kingdom

Countries That Don't Exist Anymore

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2020 35:28


We talk to star of Radio 4 and TV Ken Cheng about Incels, the UK comedy circuit (almost the same subject) and the weird life of Hong Xiuquan (like a combination of those two things). Plus we play TWO quizzes about the kings of the Taipei - Taiping vs Lie-ping and Which king did that thing? Check out the CTDEA WEBSITE for articles, episode transcripts and news. You'll also be able to get in touch with questions and comments which we'll address in our next episode. Follow us @CTDEApod on Twitter for fun facts, news and poorly-informed shouting. Enjoyed the first series of CTDEA? Please help us by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Nick Helm and Nathaniel Metcalfe's Fan Club

The latest member of Nick Helm and Nathaniel Metcalfe's Fan Club was Ken Cheng.

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Nick Helm and Nathaniel Metcalfe's Fan Club

The latest member of Nick Helm and Nathaniel Metcalfe’s Fan Club was Ken Cheng.

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Countries That Don't Exist Anymore
S02 E01 Taiping Heavenly Kingdom

Countries That Don't Exist Anymore

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2020 34:47


What's the bloodiest cult of all time? Jim Jones? Nope. David Koresh? Pfft. Amateur. Nope, it's the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom which sprang up in nineteenth century China when one aspiring civil servant failed his exams and decided he was the brother of Jesus Christ. Confused? You will be. You will be. (Yoda). Check out the CTDEA WEBSITE for articles, episode transcripts and news. Be sure to get in touch with questions and comments. In the follow up episode, we'll be talking to BBC Radio 4's "Chinese Comedian" star Ken Cheng. Follow us @CTDEApod on Twitter and give us a like on Facebook.

Yellow Bee Pod
Ep 12 : Chinese Comedian on BBC Radio 4 (with Ken Cheng)

Yellow Bee Pod

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2020 59:16


Hey everyone! In this episode I'm chatting to amazing comedian Ken Cheng who you may know from his BBC Radio 4 show "Chinese Comedian". We're talking about Asians in TV, embracing stereotypes and dealing with Twitter trolls. We are also talking about people getting our names wrong or just mixed us up with a whole other person. Do you get mixed up with other people of the same ethnicity? Find Ken Cheng "Chinese Comedian" on BBC Sounds https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0000ms6 Twitter https://twitter.com/kenchengcomedy Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kenchengcomedy Get in touch on Twitter, Instagram or by email! Follow on Twitter https://twitter.com/yellowbeepod Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/yellowbeepod Email: YellowBeePod@gmail.com Yellow Bee Pod explores the highs and lows of the East and South East Asian diaspora experience. Hosted by Natalie, a British Chinese Londoner.

What's Your Favourite? with Jamie Irwin

In this edition of What's Your Favourite, Jamie talks to comedian Ken Cheng! As well as all of his favourite things, Ken talks about his comedy career, being a professional online poker player, comedy under lockdown and MUCH more!Follow Ken on Twitter at @kenchengcomedy

Mystery on the Rocks
Ken Cheng and The Gatton Murders

Mystery on the Rocks

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2020 60:39


Popping into the bar during his daily outdoor exercise allowance is the hilarious comedian and professional poker player Ken Cheng. As well as his own series on BBC Radio 4, you might have heard and seen Ken in all manner of comedy shows such as The Now Show, Ladhood and Harry Hill's Tea Time among many others. He applies his formidable mathematical brain in helping the gang crack the case of The Gatton Murders...At the Mystery on the Rocks bar you’ll find a retired sleuth, the bartender trying to settle his tab, and the down-on-her-luck lounge singer, solving mysteries and drinking cocktails. Each week a new guest enters the bar and attempts to solve an unsolved mystery alongside the regulars. Hosted by Masud Milas, Chris Stokes, and Sooz Kempner. It’s a high concept comedy and true crime podcast, set in a fictional crime-solving bar (with real cocktails!). The focus of the show is to attempt to crack a real, unsolved mystery from history – true crime and bizarre occurrences, all with a whodunnit or WTF happened question hanging over them. Masud makes the drinks, Chris tells the mystery and Sooz sings and plays live piano – and everyone chats and chimes in with their theories.You can follow us on Twitter and Instagram too!Produced by Chris Stokes, Masud Milas and Sooz Kempner.This is a Studio71 production. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Happy Birthday Twice
Ken's a Ten (of diamonds)

Happy Birthday Twice

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2020 76:58


Welcome back to Happy Birthday Twice! In this episode I talk to comedian Ken Cheng via Zoom! (@kenchengcomedy) We talk sitcoms, Frasier and then take a deep dive into the murky and over priced world of the Edinburgh Fringe, only to end with a lil chat re: Twitter. Please do send in more creative submissions to happybirthdaytwice@yahoo.com and feel free to donate at patreon.com/happybirthdaytwice.Thanks! x

Rice To Meet You
5: Rush Hour, THE Best Film of All Time - ft. Ken Cheng (BBC Radio 4)

Rice To Meet You

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2019 35:30


This week's guest is Ken Cheng, professional poker player turned comedian. We talk about why Asians hate camping and the best movie franchise of all time - RUSH HOUR. Jackie Chan is our hero!    Go follow our special guest Ken Cheng! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kenchengcomedy/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/kenchengcomedy Nigel Ng Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mrnigelng/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/MrNigelNg Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nigelngcomedy/ Evelyn Mok Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/evelynmok/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/EvelynMok Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/EvelynMoks/

Dane Baptiste Questions Everything
Episode 31 Ken Cheng: Who Teaches The Teachers?

Dane Baptiste Questions Everything

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2019 54:50


Welcome to Dane Baptiste Questions Everything, a podcast where comedian Dane Baptiste, producer Howard Cohen and a special guest take turns posing questions that just need answering.This is episode 31, our special guest is the fantastically funny, and incredibly intelligent Ken Cheng. We talked to Ken about the UK education system, whether spelling matters and got his tips on online gambling. Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and beyond. #questioneverything @QnEverythingPod See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Center for Mind, Brain, and Culture
Lunch | Ken Cheng | Thinking Outside the Brain: Embodied, Extended, and Enactive Cognition in Animals

Center for Mind, Brain, and Culture

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2019 56:55


The notion that cognition comprises more than computations of a central nervous system operating on representations has gained a foothold in human cognitive science for a few decades now. Various brands of embodied, extended, and enactive cognition, some more conservative and some more liberal, have paraded in philosophy and cognitive science. I call the genus including all such species situated cognition, and go on to depict selected cases in non-human comparative cognition. The octopus displays embodied cognition, with some of the computational work offloaded to the periphery. Web-building spiders showcase extended cognition, in which objects external to the animal—the web in the case of spiders—play a crucial causal role in cognition. A criterion of mutual manipulability, in which causal influence flows both ways between organism and extended object, serves to delimit the scope of extended cognition. Play in dogs features intelligence on-the-run, arising out of action, a key characteristic of enactive cognition. I discuss other cases in which action entwines with central representational cognition to achieve goal-directed behavior. Considering situated cognition in diverse animals leads to myriad research questions that can enrich the study of cognition.

Center for Mind, Brain, and Culture
Lunch (bonus) | Ken Cheng | "Thinking Embodied" Lucia the Octopus Song

Center for Mind, Brain, and Culture

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2019 1:34


The "Embodiment of Thinking" a musical interlude/lesson sung by Dr. Ken Cheng.

Center for Mind, Brain, and Culture
Psychology Dept. Lecture | Ken Cheng | Ant Navigation

Center for Mind, Brain, and Culture

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2019 59:19


Robert Hampton introduces Ken Cheng: Ants as a group feature especially small brains even for their small size, and yet many species are expert navigators forging learned routes about their habitat. Working to bring food to their next, they make excellent research animals for navigational research because they do not satiate when given food repeatedly. I review briefly ants' navigational tool kit, with part integration, view-based navigation (and to some extent cues of other modalities), and systematic search being chief components. Then I describe some evidence on two major themes. First, ants integrate cues from multiple navigational systems that are processed in parallel. In some cases, they even integrate in an optimal (Bayesian) fashion. Second, how ants learn to use views for navigation and how they modify view-based navigation on the basis of experience (learning) has recently been investigated. I highlight some recent work on this experimental ethology of learning to navigate.

The Floor Is Yours With Femi
Episode 11 - Jermain Jackman, Ken Cheng, Dominique Samuels, Angela Haggerty

The Floor Is Yours With Femi

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2019 59:12


Unity in the UK was this week's theme on The Floor is Yours, and joining Femi in the studio was former The Voice UK winner and campaigner Jermain Jackman and pro-Brexiteer Dominique Samuels. They talked about the uproar about LGBT+ lessons being introduced in schools and how London-centric we are as a country with many areas in the North feeling like they're not represented in politics. We also had comedian Ken Cheng to talk through the week's headlines and his new game show on E4, The Hangover Games. Finally, Scottish journalist Angela Haggerty spoke to Femi on the phone about the unity between Scotland and England and the ongoing discussions about Scottish Independence.

All I Do Is Fail
Ken Cheng

All I Do Is Fail

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2019 54:08


Ken Cheng joins hosts Tom Elwes and Ali Woods to discuss his life's failures. They include dropping out of Cambridge and losing your passport abroad. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/aidifpod)

Books and Authors
A Good Read: Kate Bottley and Ken Cheng talk favourite books

Books and Authors

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2019 27:45


Rev. Kate Bottley and Ken Cheng talk about the books they love with Harriett Gilbert.

Focus People!
Focus People! Episode 06 - Dane Baptiste & Ken Cheng

Focus People!

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2019 40:08


Episode 6: David Mills is joined by Dane Baptiste and Ken Cheng for Focus People! A look back at the week and a look ahead to a more dynamite future.   Recorded weekly at the Bill Murray Pub in Islington, London.   Contact the show via email: FocusPeoplePodcast@gmail.com   Contact the show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/FocusPeoplePod   Focus People Theme by Danny Calvi   Twitter Accounts: https://twitter.com/DavidMillsDept https://twitter.com/DaneBaptweets https://twitter.com/kenchengcomedy Recorded and Edited by Matthew Sanders

Maths Appeal
Maths Appeal Ep 7 - Language of Algebra / Ken Cheng

Maths Appeal

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2019 33:19


Welcome, fellow Mathsketeers! This week, Bobby and Susan discuss the language of algebra and why it's so important. Bobby sets a puzzle related to the topic, and it just so happens to feature one of Susan's heroes. Our guest is the comedian Ken Cheng who tells us about his maths story which involves learning long division when he was young, studying Maths at Cambridge, dropping out to be a full-time online poker player and then discovering comedy. We finish off with a maths fact and we'd love to hear yours - tweet us @mathsappeal!

Evil Genius with Russell Kane

Elf Lyons, Ken Cheng and Sadie Harrison debate Coco Chanel and lying about your age.

Southbank Centre: Think Aloud
Comedy: the truth and the lies

Southbank Centre: Think Aloud

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2018 40:50


In this episode, Harriet Fitch Little talks comedy and brings you the secrets and what do you do if nobody laughs. She talks to comedian Dave Gorman about why comedians can't lie and what the qualities are of the genre 'Gormanesque'. Her co-presenter is Ken Cheng, Chinese Comedian. She brings up his joke 'geek student' video and how it went down, they realise they went to uni together and Harriet finds out why Antigua and Barbuda have the funniest flag in the world. Along with that, comedian Holly Walsh answers the question that all stand ups fear - what do you do if nobody laughs..? You can hear more podcasts at: https://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/blog/podcasts

Evil Genius with Russell Kane

Elf Lyons, Ken Cheng and Sadie Harrison poke around JFK: John F. Kennedy, US President.

Ed Patrick: Comedians' Surgery

  Welcome to the Comedians' Surgery! This week Ken Cheng talks along with Phil Jerrod about his fear of things in eyes, medieval urine charts and beards. This was recorded at the Edinburgh festival 2018. I hope you enjoy! If you like this episode then come along to the London Podcast festival to see the show live! You can reach me on Facebook, Twitter or to find out about show dates, gigs and more about me then take a look at my website.  All production, editing and music comes from Green Barge Audio.  This episode is sponsored by Consultant Connect *************************************** Please note this is a comedy show, no medical advice is given and none of the content constitutes medical advice. If any of the issues do affect you then please contact your doctor.

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Atletico Spudland
Ken Cheng, Jobseekers & Jo Brand

Atletico Spudland

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2018 76:24


This week on the Comedy Cast we have English stand-up comedian Ken Cheng on to speak about his Edinburgh Fringe Show, Best Dad Ever, Irish punk band Jobseekers tell us all about why punk is so important and myself and Seamus speak about baby poo, why Bill Cosby is a prick and Jo Brand is welcomed into our Legends of Comedy.

News-ish with Seann Walsh and Mark Simmons

Seann and Mark discussed aid, National Orgasm Day and death threats. We also got a deeper insight into what it was like growing up with Michael Walsh as your dad and who Mark's favourite dictators are. On the phone to tell us the weather – although Seann almost didn't let him – was the very funny Ken Cheng. His choice of song became very topical.

News-ish with Seann Walsh and Mark Simmons

Seann and Mark discussed aid, National Orgasm Day and death threats. We also got a deeper insight into what it was like growing up with Michael Walsh as your dad and who Mark’s favourite dictators are. On the phone to tell us the weather – although Seann almost didn’t let him – was the very funny Ken Cheng. His choice of song became very topical.

Live at the Pleasance
13. Adam Riches, John Hastings, AMUSICAL, Richard Gadd, Phoebe Walsh, Simon Day, Ken Cheng and Tessa Coates

Live at the Pleasance

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2017 28:47


In this episode we’ve got clips from three brilliant live shows courtesy of Phoebe Walsh, Simon Day and John Hastings as well as interviews with one third of Massive Dad, Tessa Coates, the comedian and poker player Ken Cheng, who has just won the Dave award for best joke and the 2011 Edinburgh Comedy award winner Adam Riches.  This episode also includes a special sneak preview of Amusical, the one-off musical and comedy extravaganza happening at the Pleasance Grand on the 23rd of August. We’ve got a chat with host Jayde Adams and musician Dave Cribb as well as some beautiful singing from Richard Gadd and a secret special guest…

Funny from the Fringe
Day 6: Richard Herring, Mae Martin & Ken Cheng

Funny from the Fringe

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2017 36:09


Phil Ellis talks to Richard Herring, and plays a nailbiting round of Chain of Fools.

Spit and Twitches: The Animal Cognition Podcast

Jon thinking about thinkingJonathon Crystal is a professor of psychology and director of the program in neuroscience at Indiana University, Bloomington, IN.Jon received his BSc in psychology at the University of Toronto in 1992 where he worked in Sara Shettleworth's lab. He also spent a lot of time working with Ken Cheng as an undergrad. He then went on to grad school at Brown where he worked with Russ Church, receiving an Sc.M. in 1994 and a Ph.D. in 1997. Jon's lab focuses on the development of animal models of memory. His laboratory documented that rats may be used to model what-where-when memory and source memory.  He has also developed a number of innovative techniques for evaluating cognition in rats, including prospective memory, retrieval practice, and metacognition. The objective of the work in Jon's lab is to develop models of the types of memory that are impaired in human diseases.  Jon and I go way back, and we talked about all kinds of stuff including a bunch of his recent work on topics like source memory, practice effects on memory, prospective memory, episodic memory in rats, and just science in general.Thanks again to Red Arms for letting me mash up their music in the closing theme. Buy their music now. mp3 download

Dr. David Brodbeck's Psychology Lectures from Algoma University
Bonus Episode - My Talk at the Conference on Comparative Cognition

Dr. David Brodbeck's Psychology Lectures from Algoma University

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2013


So, yesterday I spoke at CO3 in Melbourne, Florida. Some of the students in Memory and Brain and Behaviour asked me to record it, so, umm, here it is. I was introduced by Ken Cheng, which is fun. Music “Hundred Times Over” by Private Joker

Badugi All-Stars - A poker podcast with news, strategy, interviews, and humor
Episode 36: Not Available On Dish – Guest: Ken “Schweig” Cheng

Badugi All-Stars - A poker podcast with news, strategy, interviews, and humor

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2012 87:49


Tecmo celebrates the Maryland poker legislation. 2four celebrates Christmas against his will. Nixon talks about his recent trip to Virginia. Poker news covers the likelihood of poker getting regulated in the United States. TJ hugs the road about Palomar Card Club in San Diego. Our guest Ken “Schweig” Cheng talks about playing on the reopened [...]