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Welcome to part two of the Best Of episodes, we've been expecting you for some time… This half contains the 'toilet humour' section.Off Menu is now on YouTube: @offmenupodcastFollow Off Menu on Instagram and TikTok: @offmenuofficial.And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster.Produced, recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.Video production by Megan McCarthy for Plosive.Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).Clips Celeb storiesElle FanningHarris DickinsonDermot O'LearyCarey MulliganMarian KeyesKate WinsletChris McCauslandGreg JamesChaosStevie MartinLucia KeskinJoy CrookesMawaan RizwanBen SchwartzJeff GoldblumSharon WanjohiSharon WanjohiAnecdotesEllie TaylorDavid TennantNeil HannonRhys JamesMeera SodhaWill SharpeBlazing BangladeshisJonny PelhamFilthWill SharpeSelf EsteemJulian ClaryToilet humourGeorge EggBridget ChristieMo GilliganStacey DooleyMarian KeyesDavid TennantIan SmithElle FanningJohn KearnsJames vs Stephen GrahamStephen Graham: James vs Stephen 1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We're at the tail end of 2025, and it's time for the first half of our most delicious clips of the year. Remember when we had Robert De Niro on the podcast?Off Menu is now on YouTube: @offmenupodcastFollow Off Menu on Instagram and TikTok: @offmenuofficial.And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster.Produced, recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.Video production by Megan McCarthy for Plosive.Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).ClipsStill or Sparkling? Daisy RidleyEmily CampbellSally PhillipsJames NortonRhys JamesKunal NayyarRhod GilbertDrinksJoanna McNallyStevie MartinDaisy RidleySally PhillipsFood descriptions and recipesSantiago LastraAntoni PorowskiCarey MulliganGeorge EggJohn EarlyJames NortonTeachingsJoy CrookesEmily CampbellJohn EarlyKunal Nayyar300thAJ OduduTasting MenusJohn KearnsBridget Christie Jen BristerLive showsRhod GilbertJulian ClarySelf EsteemKatherine ParkinsonWeird choicesIan SmithMawaan RizwanNina ContiChris McCauslandGlobal iconsJeff GoldblumGillian AndersonKate WinsletRobert De NiroRobert De NiroRobert De NiroRobert De NiroJoanne McNally Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This is a preview of this week's Patreon video episode. To listen to the full episode and to enjoy weekly bonus content, videos, BTS bits, extra guest stories, live show discount codes and more, sign up to the Yer Don't Get Owt Fer Nowt! tier on Patreon at patreon.com/northernnews.To ring in the new year (in a few days time), Ian and Amy have a swift drink and taste test a Yorkshire Pudding Beer.Got a juicy story from t'North? Email it to northernnewspod@gmail.com.And follow Northern News on Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcastRecorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.Artwork by Welcome Studio.Photography by Jonathan Birch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week's Christmas book guest is Introducing Mrs Collins by Rachel Parris.Sara and Cariad are joined for a special festive episode by the award winning, BAFTA nominated comedian, writer, improvisor, actor and star of Mock the Week and The Mash Report - Rachel Parris herself.In this episode they discuss the Napoleonic Wars, marriage, Janeites, Hunsford and sex with Mr Collins.Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!Introducing Mrs Collins by Rachel Parris is available here.Follow Sara & Cariad's Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclubTickets for Sara's tour show I Am A Strange Gloop are available to buy from sarapascoe.co.ukCariad's children's book Lydia Marmalade and the Christmas Wish is out in paperback here now. Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.Artwork by Welcome Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This is a preview of this week's Patreon video episode. To listen to the full episode and to enjoy weekly bonus content, videos, BTS bits, extra guest stories, live show discount codes and more, sign up to the Yer Don't Get Owt Fer Nowt! tier on Patreon at patreon.com/northernnews.Merry Christmas! This week on Patreon, Amy and Ian go Christmas crackers with a box of Christmas crackers. Got a juicy story from t'North? Email it to northernnewspod@gmail.com.And follow Northern News on Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcastRecorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.Artwork by Welcome Studio.Photography by Jonathan Birch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's Christmas Special time, and Amy and Ian ring in the festive season with special guest Kiell Smith-Bynoe in the studio! Enjoy the full video episode over on our Patreon.Ian's on tour with his Edinburgh Comedy Award nominated show Foot Spa Half Empty. For tickets and information head to iansmithcomedian.co.uk.And we'll be heading up t'North to record a live edition of the pod at Crossed Wires Podcast Festival on Saturday 4 July 2026! For tickets head to crossedwires.live.Want Extra! Extra! content? Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, videos, live show discount codes, BTS clips and more...Got a juicy story from t'North? Email it to northernnewspod@gmail.com.Follow Northern News on Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcastRecorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.Artwork by Welcome Studio.Photography by Jonathan Birch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week is a special Christmas Book Conundrums episode.We asked our listeners for their festive book gifting conundrums and tried to come up with some helpful suggestions and inspirations!Thank you for reading with us this Christmas. We like reading with you!Follow Sara & Cariad's Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclubTickets for Sara's tour show I Am A Strange Gloop are available to buy from sarapascoe.co.ukCariad's children's book Lydia Marmalade and the Christmas Wish is out in paperback here now. Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.Artwork by Welcome Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oscar-winning acting royalty Kate Winslet joins us for a Christmas Special in the Dream Restaurant. But can James keep his Eternal Sunshine questions to himself? Kate Winslet's directorial debut ‘Goodbye, June' is in cinemas now and on Netflix from 24 December. Watch it here. Watch the video version of this episode on the Off Menu YouTube on Thu 18 Dec. Off Menu is now on YouTube: @offmenupodcastFollow Off Menu on Instagram and TikTok: @offmenuofficial.And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster.Produced, recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.Video production by Megan McCarthy for Plosive, and Pippa Brown.Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This is a preview of this week's Patreon episode. To listen to the full episode and to enjoy weekly bonus content, videos, BTS bits, extra guest stories, live show discount codes and more, sign up to the Yer Don't Get Owt Fer Nowt! tier on Patreon at patreon.com/northernnews.This week on Patreon, enjoy some exclusive unheard content from Series 5.Got a juicy story from t'North? Email it to northernnewspod@gmail.com.And follow Northern News on Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcastRecorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.Artwork by Welcome Studio.Photography by Jonathan Birch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week's book guest is My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh.Sara and Cariad are joined by legendary DJ and music producer Jodie Harsh who recently published her own memoir, You Had To Be There: An Odyssey Through Noughties London, One Night at a Time.In this episode they discuss Crossrail, nostalgia, Amy Winehouse, the twelve steps, Soho and the National Lottery.Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh is available here.You Had To Be There by Jodie Harsh is available here.Follow Sara & Cariad's Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclubTickets for Sara's tour show I Am A Strange Gloop are available to buy from sarapascoe.co.ukCariad's children's book Lydia Marmalade and the Christmas Wish is out in paperback here now. Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.Artwork by Welcome Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Yuletide is here, and joining us for our first festive special is stand-up superstar and ‘Strictly' champ Chris McCausland. ChrisMcCausland. ChristmasCausland…Chris McCausland's autobiography ‘Keep Laughing!' is out now in hardback and audiobook, published by Michael Joseph. Buy it here.Chris is on tour in 2026 with his show ‘Yonks!'. For dates and tickets go to chrismccausland.comFollow Chris on Instagram @chrismccauslandcomedy and TikTok @chrismccausland Watch the video version of this episode on the Off Menu YouTube on Thu 11 Dec.Off Menu is now on YouTube: @offmenupodcastFollow Off Menu on Instagram and TikTok: @offmenuofficial.And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster.Produced, recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.Video production by Megan McCarthy for Plosive, and Felipe Franco.Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This is a preview of this week's Patreon episode. To listen to the full episode and to enjoy weekly bonus content, videos, BTS bits, extra guest stories, live show discount codes and more, sign up to the Yer Don't Get Owt Fer Nowt! tier on Patreon at patreon.com/northernnews.This week on Patreon, Amy and Ian look back at their Off Menu menus, and decide who made the most delicious choices. Listen to Amy's episode of Off Menu here, and Ian's here. Got a juicy story from t'North? Email it to northernnewspod@gmail.com.And follow Northern News on Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcastRecorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.Artwork by Welcome Studio.Photography by Jonathan Birch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's the series finale, and Ian and Amy are joined in the studio by guest correspondent Maisie Adam! To celebrate, you can enjoy the full video episode over on our Patreon.Headlines this week include: a couple devastated as their favourite Pizza Hut shuts down, and a sheep is absolutely "asking for it" in Yorkshire.Maisie is going on tour with her new show 'Whatsherface' in autumn 2026. For tickets and information head to www.maisieadam.com.And Ian's on tour with his Edinburgh Comedy Award nominated show Foot Spa Half Empty. For tickets and information head to iansmithcomedian.co.uk.Want Extra! Extra! content? Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, videos, live show discount codes, BTS clips and more...Got a juicy story from t'North? Email it to northernnewspod@gmail.com.Follow Northern News on Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcastRecorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.Artwork by Welcome Studio.Photography by Jonathan Birch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week's book guest is Father Figure by Emma Forrest.Sara and Cariad are joined by writer and director Emma Forrest. Emma has published five novels and two critically acclaimed memoirs and was named as one of Variety's 'Top 10 Screenwriters to Watch'.In this episode they discuss Watching people from busses, fantasies, ear-worms, obsession and George Michael.Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!Father Figure by Emma Forrest is available here.Follow Sara & Cariad's Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclubTickets for Sara's tour show I Am A Strange Gloop are available to buy from sarapascoe.co.ukCariad's children's book Lydia Marmalade and the Christmas Wish is out in paperback here now. Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.Artwork by Welcome Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This is a preview of this week's Patreon episode. To listen to the full episode and to enjoy weekly bonus content, videos, BTS bits, extra guest stories, live show discount codes and more, sign up to the Yer Don't Get Owt Fer Nowt! tier on Patreon at patreon.com/northernnews.This week on Patreon, Ian and Amy do the BBC's Yorkshire News of the Week Quiz, and then do it a second time immediately after.Got a juicy story from t'North? Email it to northernnewspod@gmail.com.And follow Northern News on Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcastRecorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.Artwork by Welcome Studio.Photography by Jonathan Birch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Amy Gledhill and Ian Smith find the silliest news from up north, and are joined by guest correspondent Josie Long!Headlines this week include: a honky-tonk bar with a shushy-shush policu, and a retiring greengrocer with too many mates to mention.Josie is on tour with her incredible stand-up show 'Now Is The Time Of Monsters'. For tickets and information head josielong.com.And Ian's on tour with his Edinburgh Comedy Award nominated show Foot Spa Half Empty. For tickets and information head to iansmithcomedian.co.uk.Want Extra! Extra! content? Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, videos, live show discount codes, BTS clips and more...Got a juicy story from t'North? Email it to northernnewspod@gmail.com.Follow Northern News on Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcastRecorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.Artwork by Welcome Studio.Photography by Jonathan Birch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week's book guest is White Male Stand-Up by Alan Davies.In a very special episode recorded live at the London Podcast Festival Sara and Cariad are joined by the incredible comedian, writer and actor Alan Davies. Best known for starring in the hit BBC series Jonathan Creek and for his regular appearances as a panellist on QI, they discuss his new memoir White Male Stand-Up.Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss childhood abuse and death.White Male Stand-Up by Alan Davies is available here.Follow Sara & Cariad's Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclubTickets for Sara's tour show I Am A Strange Gloop are available to buy from sarapascoe.co.ukCariad's children's book Lydia Marmalade and the Christmas Wish is out in paperback here now. Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.Artwork by Welcome Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's the last episode of series 15, and who better to round off the series than US comedy superstar and actor – star of ‘Search Party', ‘30 Rock' and new film ‘Eternity' – John Early. See you soon for some Christmas specials… John Early stars in ‘Eternity' which is in UK cinemas on 5 December.Follow John on Instagram @bejohnceWatch the video version of this episode on the Off Menu YouTube on Thu 27 NovOff Menu is now on YouTube: @offmenupodcastFollow Off Menu on Instagram and TikTok: @offmenuofficial.And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster.Produced, recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.Video production by Megan McCarthy for Plosive, and Felipe Franco.Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This is a preview of this week's Patreon episode. To listen to the full episode and to enjoy weekly bonus content, videos, BTS bits, extra guest stories, live show discount codes and more, sign up to the Yer Don't Get Owt Fer Nowt! tier on Patreon at patreon.com/northernnews.This week on Patreon enjoy even more from special guest correspondents, Sarah Hayes and Louis Abbott from Admiral Fallow.Got a juicy story from t'North? Email it to northernnewspod@gmail.com.And follow Northern News on Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcastRecorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.Artwork by Welcome Studio.Photography by Jonathan Birch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Amy and Ian find the weirdest news from up t'north, and are joined by guest correspondents Sarah Hayes and Louis Abbott from the band Admiral Fallow!Headlines this week include: an impressive delay-repay scam, and some (Yorkshire) pudding on (black) pudding action.Admiral Fallow's brand new album First Of The Birds is out now! Available online, or in your favourite record shop. And Ian's going on tour with his Edinburgh Comedy Award nominated show Foot Spa Half Empty. For tickets and information head to iansmithcomedian.co.uk.Want Extra! Extra! content? Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, videos, live show discount codes, BTS clips and more...Got a juicy story from t'North? Email it to northernnewspod@gmail.com.Follow Northern News on Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcastRecorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.Artwork by Welcome Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week Sara and Cariad are joined for a very special episode all about audiobooks by the queen of audio narration - BAFTA nominated and Olivier award winning actress, Juliet Stevenson. In this episode they discuss Elizabeth Gaskell, kids books, bully directors, José Saramago, acting and Geordie accents.The Speakies British Audio Awards take place on the 24th November at the Royal Opera House.We've partnered with the Best Audiobook: Fiction category. There are some brilliant audiobooks nominated in that category including Intermezzo by Sally Rooney, read by Éanna Hardwicke. Why not go back and listen to our episode on Intermezzo where we talked to the brilliant Aisling Bea. Juliet is also nominated for the Best Audiobook: Non-Fiction category for her brilliant narration of Persian Pictures by Gertrude Bell.Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!Follow Sara & Cariad's Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclubTickets for Sara's tour show I Am A Strange Gloop are available to buy from sarapascoe.co.ukCariad's children's book Lydia Marmalade and the Christmas Wish is out in paperback here now. Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.Artwork by Welcome Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Kunal Nayyar – star of ‘The Big Bang Theory' and new movie ‘Christmas Karma' – has a table booked this week. But is he drinking water or vodka? Kunal Nayyar stars in ‘Christmas Karma' which is in cinemas now. Follow Kunal on Instagram @kunalkarmanayyar Watch the video version of this episode on the Off Menu YouTube on Thu 20 NovOff Menu is now on YouTube: @offmenupodcastFollow Off Menu on Instagram and TikTok: @offmenuofficial.And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster.Produced, recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.Video production by Megan McCarthy for Plosive, and Felipe Franco.Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This is a preview of this week's Patreon episode. To listen to the full episode and to enjoy weekly bonus content, videos, BTS bits, extra guest stories, live show discount codes and more, sign up to the Yer Don't Get Owt Fer Nowt! tier on Patreon at patreon.com/northernnews.This week on Patreon, Ian and Amy make up new storm names from A-Z.Got a juicy story from t'North? Email it to northernnewspod@gmail.com.And follow Northern News on Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcastRecorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.Artwork by Welcome Studio.Photography by Jonathan Birch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Amy and Ian find the weirdest news from up t'north, and are joined by guest correspondent Molly McGuinness!Headlines this week include: a garden centre with a dog-piss problem, and the soul of a man is trapped in a fish.Molly will be performing her award-winning show 'Slob' at London's Soho Theatre. For tickets and information head to sohotheatre.com.And Ian's going on tour with his Edinburgh Comedy Award nominated show Foot Spa Half Empty. For tickets and information head to iansmithcomedian.co.uk.Want Extra! Extra! content? Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, videos, live show discount codes, BTS clips and more...Got a juicy story from t'North? Email it to northernnewspod@gmail.com.Follow Northern News on Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcastRecorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.Artwork by Welcome Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week's book guest is By Grand Central Station I Sat Down and Wept by Elizabeth Smart.In this episode Sara and Cariad discuss romance, T. S. Eliot, obsessive love and sniffing glue.Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss people who have taken their own lives.By Grand Central Station I Sat Down and Wept by Elizabeth Smart is available here.Follow Sara & Cariad's Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclubTickets for Sara's tour show I Am A Strange Gloop are available to buy from sarapascoe.co.ukCariad's children's book Lydia Marmalade and the Christmas Wish is out in paperback here now. Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.Artwork by Welcome Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mercury Prize and Brit Award-nominated singer-songwriter Joy Crookes is in the Dream Restaurant this week. But can she make Ed and James understand the concept of a performative male? Joy Crookes's new album ‘Juniper' is out now. Buy it and listen to it here. Joy Crookes is on tour now. For dates and tickets go to joycrookes.com Follow Joy Crookes on Instagram @joycrookes and TikTok @joycrookesmusic Watch the video version of this episode on the Off Menu YouTube on Thu 13 NovOff Menu is now on YouTube: @offmenupodcastFollow Off Menu on Instagram and TikTok: @offmenuofficial.And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster.Produced, recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.Video production by Megan McCarthy for Plosive, and Pippa Young.Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This is a preview of this week's Patreon episode. To listen to the full episode and to enjoy weekly bonus content, videos, BTS bits, extra guest stories, live show discount codes and more, sign up to the Yer Don't Get Owt Fer Nowt! tier on Patreon at patreon.com/northernnews.This week on Patreon, Ian and Amy challenge Hollywood A-lister Jacob Elordi's Yorkshire accent.Got a juicy story from t'North? Email it to northernnewspod@gmail.com.And follow Northern News on Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcastRecorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.Artwork by Welcome Studio.Photography by Jonathan Birch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Amy and Ian find the weirdest news from up t'north, and are joined by guest correspondent Suzi Ruffell!Headlines this week include : The world's stinkiest fruit causes chaos in Lytham, and a hot naked man is on the loose.Catch Suzi on tour around the UK with her brilliant stand-up show 'The Juggle'. For tickets and information head to suziruffell.com.Read Suzi's brilliant memoir, Am I Having Fun Now? available to buy now.And Ian's going on tour with his Edinburgh Comedy Award nominated show Foot Spa Half Empty. For tickets and information head to iansmithcomedian.co.uk.Want Extra! Extra! content? Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, videos, live show discount codes, BTS clips and more...Got a juicy story from t'North? Email it to northernnewspod@gmail.com.Follow Northern News on Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcastRecorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.Artwork by Welcome Studio.Photography by Jonathan Birch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week's book guest is A Truce That Is Not Peace by Miriam Toews.Sara and Cariad are joined by Miriam Toews the internationally acclaimed and award-winning author of such works as A Complicated Kindness, Fight Night, All My Puny Sorrows and Women Talking on which the Oscar-winning film was based.In this episode they discuss writing conferences, death, comedy and a skunk.Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss death by suicide.A Truce That Is Not Peace by Miriam Toews is available here.Follow Sara & Cariad's Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclubTickets for Sara's tour show I Am A Strange Gloop are available to buy from sarapascoe.co.ukCariad's children's book Lydia Marmalade and the Christmas Wish is out in paperback here now. Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.Artwork by Welcome Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated actor Elle Fanning – star of ‘The Great', ‘Super 8' and the new ‘Predator: Badlands' movie – is this week's dining guest. But is her new film better than ‘The Nutcracker in 3D'? ‘Predator: Badlands' is in cinemas from Fri 7 Nov. Follow Elle Fanning on Instagram @ellefanning Watch the video version of this episode on the Off Menu YouTube on Thu 6 NovOff Menu is now on YouTube: @offmenupodcastFollow Off Menu on Instagram and TikTok: @offmenuofficial.And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster.Produced, recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.Video production by Megan McCarthy for Plosive, and Felipe Franco. Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This is a preview of this week's Patreon episode. To listen to the full episode and to enjoy weekly bonus content, videos, BTS bits, extra guest stories, live show discount codes and more, sign up to the Yer Don't Get Owt Fer Nowt! tier on Patreon at patreon.com/northernnews.In this week's bonus story, someone's left something despicable in the toilet. Got a juicy story from t'North? Email it to northernnewspod@gmail.com.And follow Northern News on Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcastRecorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.Artwork by Welcome Studio.Photography by Jonathan Birch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Happy Halloween (Eve)! To celebrate scary season, comedians Amy Gledhill and Ian Smith find the spookiest news from up north, and are joined by guest correspondent Urooj Ashfaq!Headlines this week include a woman's haunted dolls wreaking havoc, and the abandoned village of Wharram Percy might have a zombie problem.Urooj will be at London's Soho Theatre with her brilliant stand-up show 'How To Be A Baddie' from 3-15 Nov, and is then touring around the UK. For tickets and information head to sohotheatre.com.And Ian's going on tour with his Edinburgh Comedy Award nominated show Foot Spa Half Empty. For tickets and information head to iansmithcomedian.co.uk.Want Extra! Extra! content? Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, videos, live show discount codes, BTS clips and more...Got a juicy story from t'North? Email it to northernnewspod@gmail.com.Follow Northern News on Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcastRecorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.Artwork by Welcome Studio.Photography by Jonathan Birch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week's book guest is A Complicated Woman by Rebecca Lucy Taylor aka Self Esteem.Sara and Cariad are joined by Rebecca Lucy Taylor aka award-winning singer Self Esteem to discuss her debut book.In this episode they discuss creativity, surviving capitalism, success, burnout and Blackadder.Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss fertility.A Complicated Woman by Rebecca Lucy Taylor aka Self Esteem is available here.Follow Sara & Cariad's Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclubTickets for Sara's tour show I Am A Strange Gloop are available to buy from sarapascoe.co.ukCariad's children's book Lydia Marmalade and the Christmas Wish is out in paperback here now. Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.Artwork by Welcome Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bafta-winning comedian, actor and internet sensation Lucia Keskin – aka Chi with a C – is this week's dream diner. And is this the quietest guest we've ever had?Series 2 of Lucia's sitcom ‘Things You Should Have Done' is coming soon to BBC Three and iPlayer. Watch Series 1 here.Follow Lucia on YouTube, Instagram and TikTok @chiwithacWatch the video version of this episode on the Off Menu YouTube on Thu 30 OctOff Menu is now on YouTube: @offmenupodcastFollow Off Menu on Instagram and TikTok: @offmenuofficial.And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster.Produced, recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.Video production by Megan McCarthy for Plosive.Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This is a preview of this week's Patreon episode. To listen to the full episode and to enjoy weekly bonus content, videos, BTS bits, extra guest stories, live show discount codes and more, sign up to the Yer Don't Get Owt Fer Nowt! tier on Patreon at patreon.com/northernnews.(Storm) Amy's been kicking off so this week, Amy and Ian look at the new storm names for 2025/26. W is our favourite.Got a juicy story from t'North? Email it to northernnewspod@gmail.com.And follow Northern News on Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcastRecorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.Artwork by Welcome Studio.Photography by Jonathan Birch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ian and Amy catch up on news from up t'North, and are joined by guest correspondent Kieran Hodgson!Headlines this week include the happiest workplace in the UK, and a woman in Australia with Foreign Accent Syndrome.Kieran will be going around the UK for just a few more weeks with his latest show 'Kieran Hodgson: Voice of America'. For tickets head to www.berksnest.com/kieran. Follow him on Instagram @kieranchodgsonAnd Ian's going on tour with his Edinburgh Comedy Award nominated show Foot Spa Half Empty. For tickets and information head to iansmithcomedian.co.uk.Want Extra! Extra! content? Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, videos, live show discount codes, BTS clips and more...Got a juicy story from t'North? Email it to northernnewspod@gmail.com.Follow Northern News on Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcastRecorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.Artwork by Welcome Studio.Photography by Jonathan Birch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sara and Cariad are back with another series of weird and wonderful reads!In this episode they welcome you back in to discuss what they've been reading, pencil cases, what's coming up this series, Cariad has some exciting literary news and we want your listener suggestions.Remember, you don't even have to have read the books to join in!Thank you for reading with us. We look forward to reading with you (or not) this series!Follow Sara & Cariad's Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclubTickets for Sara's tour show I Am A Strange Gloop are available to buy from sarapascoe.co.ukCariad's children's book Lydia Marmalade and the Christmas Wish is out in paperback here now. Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.Artwork by Welcome Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Edinburgh Comedy Award-nominated stand-up, Northern News podcaster and lead in 2010 sitcom ‘Popatron', Ian Smith has a table booked this week. But has he thought through his starter? Ian Smith is on tour now with his new show ‘Foot Spa Half Empty'. For dates and tickets go to iansmithcomedian.co.uk Listen to Ian's podcast ‘Northern News' wherever you listen to podcasts Follow Ian on Instagram and TikTok @iansmithcomedy Watch the video version of this episode on the Off Menu YouTube on Thu 23 Oct.Off Menu is now on YouTube: @offmenupodcastFollow Off Menu on Instagram and TikTok: @offmenuofficial.And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster.Produced, recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.Video production by Megan McCarthy for Plosive.Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This is a preview of this week's Patreon episode. To listen to the full episode and to enjoy weekly bonus content, videos, BTS bits, extra guest stories, live show discount codes and more, sign up to the Yer Don't Get Owt Fer Nowt! tier on Patreon at patreon.com/northernnews.In this week's bonus episode, Amy and Ian learn about a real life Lake District Mermaid.Got a juicy story from t'North? Email it to northernnewspod@gmail.com.And follow Northern News on Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcastRecorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.Artwork by Welcome Studio.Photography by Jonathan Birch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Amy and Ian share news from the north, and are joined by guest correspondent George Lewis!Headlines this week include a mysterious pigeon poo problem, and the introduction of some x-rated entertainment in care homes. George is heading out on the final few weeks of his tour 'The Best Thing You'll Ever Do'. For tickets head to georgelewiscomedian.com.And Ian's going on tour with his Edinburgh Comedy Award nominated show Foot Spa Half Empty. For tickets and information head to iansmithcomedian.co.uk.Want Extra! Extra! content? Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, videos, live show discount codes, BTS clips and more...Got a juicy story from t'North? Email it to northernnewspod@gmail.com.Follow Northern News on Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcastRecorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.Artwork by Welcome Studio.Photography by Jonathan Birch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's another Tasting Menu episode, and this time stand-up, activist and original cheeseboard-picker Jen Brister returns for a hellish menu.Jen Brister is on tour now with ‘Reactive'. For dates and tickets go to jenbrister.co.ukDonate to All Our Relations at allourrelations.co.ukFollow Jen on Instagram and TikTok @jenbristercomedyWatch the video version of this episode on the Off Menu YouTube on Thu 16 Oct.Off Menu is now on YouTube: @offmenupodcastFollow Off Menu on Instagram and TikTok: @offmenuofficial.And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster.Produced, recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.Video production by Megan McCarthy for Plosive.Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This is a preview of this week's Patreon episode. To listen to the full episode and to enjoy weekly bonus content, videos, BTS bits, extra guest stories, live show discount codes and more, sign up to the Yer Don't Get Owt Fer Nowt! tier on Patreon at patreon.com/northernnews.Ian and Amy look at a story sent in by a listener, about a mysterious patio discovery. Got a juicy story from t'North? Email it to northernnewspod@gmail.com.And follow Northern News on Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcastRecorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.Artwork by Welcome Studio.Photography by Jonathan Birch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ian amd Amy bring you news from the North. Headlines this week include Hull's first sumo wrestler, and we uncover the truth about Blankets for Baby Rhinos. And Ian's going on tour with his Edinburgh Comedy Award nominated show Foot Spa Half Empty. For tickets and information head to iansmithcomedian.co.uk.Want Extra! Extra! content? Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, videos, live show discount codes, BTS clips and more...Got a juicy story from t'North? Email it to northernnewspod@gmail.com.Follow Northern News on Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcastRecorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.Artwork by Welcome Studio.Photography by Jonathan Birch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We're back in National Tredge territory with multi-award winning actor, ‘Sex Education' and ‘The X Files' star and soft drinks entrepreneur Gillian Anderson. But what is Green Glass Jello? ‘TRON: ARES' is out in cinemas on 10th October. ‘Trespasses' will air in November on Channel 4Buy G Spot drinks at stores nationwide – including Sainsbury's – or online at thisisgspot.comFollow Gillian on Instagram and TikTok @gilliana Watch the video version of this episode on the Off Menu YouTube on Thu 9 Oct.Off Menu is now on YouTube: @offmenupodcastFollow Off Menu on Instagram and TikTok: @offmenuofficial.And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster.Produced, recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.Video production by Megan McCarthy for Plosive.Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This is a preview of this week's Patreon episode. To listen to the full episode and to enjoy weekly bonus content, videos, BTS bits, extra guest stories, live show discount codes and more, sign up to the Yer Don't Get Owt Fer Nowt! tier on Patreon at patreon.com/northernnews.In this week's bonus episode, enjoy some exclusive, otherwise un-broadcastable bits from this year's Edinburgh Fringe show.Want your message read out on the podcast, or got a juicy story from t'North? Email it to northernnewspod@gmail.com.And follow Northern News on Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcastRecorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.Artwork by Welcome Studio.Photography by Jonathan Birch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Radio 1 DJ Greg James is this week's dream guest in the Dream Restaurant. And James calls in to the radio…Greg James's book ‘All the Best for the Future: Growing Up Without Growing Old' is out now. Buy it here.See Greg James on his book tour. For dates and tickets go here.Follow Greg on on Instagram @greg_james and TikTok @gregjamesWatch the video version of this episode on the Off Menu YouTube on Thu 2 Oct.Off Menu is now on YouTube: @offmenupodcastFollow Off Menu on Instagram and TikTok: @offmenuofficial.And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster.Produced, recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.Video production by Megan McCarthy for Plosive.Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Top stand-up, ‘Mock the Week' regular and Ed's unofficial little brother, Rhys James is this week's guest diner. And he's invented a dessert.Rhys James's book ‘You'll Like It When You Get There: A Life Lived Reluctantly' is out now. Buy it here.Watch Rhys's special, ‘Spilt Milk' on YouTube here.Follow Rhys on on Instagram @rhysjamesyWatch the video version of this episode on the Off Menu YouTube on Fri 26 Sep.Off Menu is now on YouTube: @offmenupodcastFollow Off Menu on Instagram and TikTok: @offmenuofficial.And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster.Produced, recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.Video production by Megan McCarthy for Plosive.Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Award-winning comedian and ventriloquist Nina Conti is in the Dream Restaurant this week. And Ed and James do their usual monkeying around.Nina Conti is on tour now with ‘Whose Face Is It Anyway?'. For dates are tickets go to ninaontour.comNina's directorial debut film ‘Sunlight' will have a UK theatrical release from 18th October 2025 (screening details here), or you can pre-order it on Apple TV here (UK) and here (Ireland) - available digitally from 28th November 2025.Follow Nina on Instagram and TikTok @theninacontiWatch the video version of this episode on the Off Menu YouTube on Fri 19 Sep.Off Menu is now on YouTube: @offmenupodcastFollow Off Menu on Instagram and TikTok: @offmenuofficial.And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster.Produced, recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.Video production by Megan McCarthy for Plosive.Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mawaan Rizwan – ‘Taskmaster' runner-runner-up and Bafta-winning star and creator of BBC Three's ‘Juice' – is this week's diner, and he has an easy-to-follow recipe for English food. Trigger warning: this episode contains talk about calories. Series 2 of ‘Juice' is on BBC Three and iPlayer from 18 September. Watch it (and catch up with series 1) here.Follow Mawaan on Instagram @mawaanr and TikTok @mawaanWatch the video version of this episode on the Off Menu YouTube on Fri 5 Sep.Off Menu is now on YouTube: @offmenupodcastFollow Off Menu on Instagram and TikTok: @offmenuofficial.And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster.Produced, recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.Video production by Megan McCarthy for Plosive.Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Divine Comedy frontman Neil Hannon has a table booked at the Dream Restaurant this week. Something for the weekend.The Divine Comedy's new album ‘Rainy Sunday Afternoon' is released on Fri 19 Sep. Pre-order is here. Follow The Divine Comedy on Instagram @divinecomedyhq Donated to My Lovely Horse Rescue at www.mylovelyhorserescue.com Watch the video version of this episode on the Off Menu YouTube on Fri 5 Sep. Off Menu is now on YouTube: @offmenupodcastFollow Off Menu on Instagram and TikTok: @offmenuofficial.And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster.Produced, recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.Video production by Megan McCarthy for Plosive.Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.