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In this weeks Quantum we look at Muslim dogs, British Afghans; Masterchef; the Cold Play concert reveal; Banning British flags in Brirish schools; Sandi Peggi and the madness of NHS Fife; Israel, Syria and the Druze; the MP Rachel MAskell; Ricky Gervais on God; Baptisms in Bournemouth; Chariots of Fire; and the Final Word - Acts 2. with music from Patti Page, Capercaillie, Coldplay, Steely Dan; Vangelis and Van Morrison.
Finn Caddie joins ACC Head G Lane to discuss Shane Gillis going full Ricky Gervais while hosting the ESPYs, and it was brilliant (00:00)!Then the fellas chat about how good TV The Open is, and G Lane shares a wholesome story about watching it with his sons, before turning to how wounding Phil Mickelson's look was (04:15)..Plus, they preview the 3rd Test between the All Blacks and France in Hamilton this weekend (12:00) and offer their services as the official commentators of the new Rugby 360 competition (16:50)... Also, Finn gets you ready for the return of SailGP (21:45)! Finally, they get to your feedback in 'Yours Please' (26:30)... Brought to you by Export Ultra!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This one was a full-tilt, no-agenda, off-the-cuff joyride. Bobby and I kicked things off talking about breakfast and concussions, and before we knew it, we were deep in the world of comedy - what makes it brilliant, what makes it brutal, and why it hits different for all of us. We riffed on our favorite comics, from Andy Kaufman to Ricky Gervais to Hannah Gadsby, and unpacked the guts and grind it takes to get on stage and try to make people laugh (some skills and lessons that are transferrable to most of our lives). Bobby shared what it was like doing open mic nights with zero prep, how speaking lost its magic for him in 2024, and how he's finding his way back. I opened up about bombing (or thinking I was) during podcasts and in the ring, and we both explored that tricky line between perception and reality when you're putting yourself out there. There's a heap in here about performance, resilience, and the weird art of being real... whether you're on stage, in a boxing ring, or just figuring out how to be seen. SPONSORED BY TESTART FAMILY LAWYERS Website: testartfamilylawyers.com.au TIFFANEE COOK Linktree: linktr.ee/rollwiththepunches/ Website: tiffcook.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tiffaneecook/ Facebook: facebook.com/rollwiththepunchespodcast/ Instagram: instagram.com/rollwiththepunches_podcast/ Instagram: instagram.com/tiffaneeandco See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The U.S. Supreme Court just ended its 2024-2025 term. And along with issuing big decisions in big cases — they also had — in some oral arguments — big laughs. So, time now for our annual end-of-term Supreme Court comedy festival! Hear the top 8 laugh lines from this Supreme Court term – then find out why they were funny — then, find out how they could have been made even funnier still — Then, hear the jokes ranked. How are we going to pull of this daunting comedy feat? Simple: we'll be joined a very special guest — an actual comedy professional - to walk us through all this year's SCOTUS humor. It's legendary — and hilarious — comedy writer, Jon Macks. You've heard Jon Macks' work on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno," the Academy Awards – and his jokes told by Chris Rock, Billy Crystal, Steve Martin, Martin Short, Ricky Gervais … and, over the years, by many, many politicians. And now you can hear him in this week's episode of C-SPAN's podcast "The Weekly." • What got big Supreme Court laughs this term – and why? • What does Jon Macks think of the jokes – rated and ranked? • Would the joke have worked at a comedy club? • And how would Jon Macks have told the joke if he were a Justice on the Supreme Court? Find out in "The Weekly." So - throw your head back and roar in laughter with Supreme Court justices — and find C-SPAN's "The Weekly" wherever you get podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Andrew Falkous from mclusky is here to discuss the world is still here and so are we, distinctions between Britons, Canadians, and Americans and how a Vancouver show altered his perception of Canada, Brexit, Donald Trump, Ricky Gervais, Alan Partridge, and Bill Burr, artistic journeys, spite, logic, and how language can be fun and manipulative, why mclusky returned, trying to blow the Jesus Lizard off the stage, mourning his friend and frequent collaborator Steve Albini, mclusky's penchant for pop, new songs, other future plans, and much more.EVERY OTHER COMPLETE KREATIVE KONTROL EPISODE IS ONLY ACCESSIBLE TO MONTHLY $6 USD PATREON SUPPORTERS. Enjoy this excerpt and please subscribe now via this link to hear this full episode. Thanks!Thanks to the Bookshelf, Planet Bean Coffee, and Grandad's Donuts. Support Y.E.S.S., Pride Centre of Edmonton, and Letters Charity. Follow vish online. Support vish on Patreon!Related episodes/links:Ep. #980: Alan SparhawkEp. #952: SilkwormEp. #950: Gianmarco SoresiEp. #869: Steve AlbiniEp. #854: METZEp. #826: Steve Albini and Fred ArmisenEp. #905: Duane Denison from The Jesus LizardEp. #902: David Yow from The Jesus LizardEp. #322: John MulaneySupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/kreative-kontrol. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Enter a magical world filled with dog-like dinosaurs, wax Robin Williamses and, unfortunately, Ricky Gervais, as we take a trip to the museum and attempt to fix the second film in this family adventure series. What secrets do we uncover, and what wild card solution will Matt pick to fix the Battle of the Smithsonian? Website: www.sequelisers.com/ Discord: www.sequelisers.com/discord Shop: www.sequelisers.com/shop BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/sequelisers.bsky.social Instagram: instagram.com/sequelisers TikTok: tiktok.com/@sequelisers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Johnny Mac discusses a mishap with his hard drive that led to a different theme music for the episode. He touches on various topics including Ricky Gervais' humorous new billboard for his whiskey company, Nikki Glaser's contribution to an East St. Louis animal shelter, and the longevity discussion of 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia.' Additional segments include Pete Davidson's visit to Sally's Pizza, a brief confrontation between Jack Whitehall and Lewis Hamilton, Adam Sandler's stay in Montclair, New Jersey, and Michael Palin performing Monty Python material on a podcast.01:02 Ricky Gervais' Billboard 01:31 Nikki Glaser's Animal Shelter Rescue02:12 It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Insights04:09 Comedy Stars at Nantucket Film Festival 06:25 Gossip Corner: Pete Davidson and More07:34 Adam Sandler's New Jersey Adventures09:18 Michael Palin's Monty Python Performance10:04 Tim Minchin's London ShowGet the show without ads. Five bucks. For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app which says UNINTERRUPTED LISTENING. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. Contact John at john@thesharkdeck dot com John's free substack about the media: Media Thoughts is mcdpod.substack.com DCN on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@dailycomedynews https://linktr.ee/dailycomedynews You can also support the show at www.buymeacoffee.com/dailycomedynewsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news--4522158/support.
Minnesotan dentist Walter Palmer killed Cecil The Lion on 2nd July, 2015; ending the life of a beloved and photogenic big cat, and kickstarting his career as the internet's most vilified trophy hunter. Cecil, who lived in Zimbabwe's Hwange National Park, wasn't just any lion - he was being tracked by Oxford scientists, and was a hit with tourists, known for his majestic black mane and his chill attitude toward safari vehicles. Palmer used a bow and arrow, returning 11 hours later to finish the kill, behead him, and leave the body to rot. The backlash was explosive. Palmer's dental office, homes, and reputation were targeted with vandalism, hate mail, and death threats; his Yelp reviews are still haunted by Cecil's ghost. While many in Africa were confused by the global outrage, Western celebrities like Jimmy Kimmel, Ricky Gervais, and Ellen turned the story into a viral cause. Palmer claimed ignorance - he didn't know Cecil was special. But critics asked: why be okay with killing a lion at all? In this episode, Arion, Rebecca and Olly consider the ethics of big game hunting; investigate Palmer's trophy-hunting past (and present); and, ten years on from this viral moment, ask if the backlash following Cecil's death led to any positive outcomes… Further Reading: • ‘Why Cecil the Lion Was So Popular With People' (National Geographic, 2015): https://www.nationalgeographic.com/culture/article/150730-cecil-lion-africa-hunting-science-animals • ‘Cecil the lion's legacy: five years on' (University of Oxford, 2020): https://www.ox.ac.uk/news/2020-12-21-cecil-lion-s-legacy-five-years • ‘Cecil The Lion's Death: What Really Happened Is Revealed In New Book 'Lion Hearted'' (TODAY, 2018): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vgwHH9oS3IA Love the show? Support us! Join
Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 25ú lá de mí an Mheithimh, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1982 bhí M.P a bhí ag obair san Eoraip ó Éirinn ag fáil níos mó ná 40 míle punt gach bliain. I 1993 bhí an cumann foirgníochta agus na bainc dúshlánach de bharr a tairiscint speisialta. I 2009 tháinig an nuacht amach go raibh cead pleanála ann do charrchlós ilstórach nua san iar Óstán Clonmel Arm's agus bhí Teachta Dála Tom Hayes an-sásta leis an nuacht. I 2012 bhí imeacht darbh ainm Bop While You Shop chun teacht chuig an tAonach Urmhumhan. Bhí banna ceoil chun teacht chuig an fhéile do lá amháin. Bhí Crystal Swing chun a bheith ar an stáitse ar Sráid Kenyon. Sin Britney Spears le Everytime – an t-amhrán is mó ar an lá seo I 2004 Ag lean ar aghaidh le nuacht cheoil ar an lá seo I 1977 shroich Marvin Gaye uimhir a haon I Meiriceá lena hamhrán Got To Give It Up agus bhí sé a tríú huimhir a haon I Meiriceá. I 2009 fuair Michael Jackson bás ag aois 50 de bharr cliseadh croí ag a teach I Beverly Hills. Bhí sé a ochtú páiste den chlann agus bhí sé páirteach den Jackson 5 I 1964. Bhí Michael Jackson cáiliúil de bharr go raibh a físeanna iontach agus dúradh go raibh ceithre albam na n-albam is fearr riamh – Off The Wall, Bad, Dangerous agus HIStory agus bhí a albam Thriller an t-albam a dhíol den chuid is mó riamh le timpeall 50 milliún daoine ag ceannach an t-albam. Agus ar deireadh breithlá daoine cáiliúla ar an lá seo rugadh aisteoir Ricky Gervais sa Bhreatain I 1961 agus rugadh amhránaí George Michael sa Bhreatain ar an lá seo I 1963 agus seo chuid de amhrán. Beidh mé ar ais libh amárach le heagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo. Welcome back to another edition of Ar An Lá Seo on the 25th of June, with me Lauren Ní Loingsigh 1982: irelands 25 european M.Ps were now earning over 40,000£ a year in min salaries and expenses. 1993: building socities and banks had been challenged over their new special offer. 2009 - Local T.D. Tom Hayes has warmly welcomed the news that the multi-storey car-park and amenity centre to be located in former Clonmel Arm's Hotel has been granted planning permission from An Bord Plcnnnla. 2012- NENAGH was to get a Bop While You Shop event. One of the most sensational bands to come out of Ireland would play as part of the one-day festival. The family group, Crystal Swing, will take to the specially constructed stage on Kenyon Street. That was Britney Spears with Everytime – the biggest song on this day in 2004 Onto music news on this day In 1977 Marvin Gaye went to No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Got To Give It Up', his third US No.1. 2009 Michael Jackson died at the age of 50, after suffering heart failure at his home in Beverly Hills. The eighth child of the Jackson family, he debuted with his brothers as a member of The Jackson 5 in 1964. Jackson is credited for transforming the music video into an art form and a promotional tool, four of his solo albums are among the world's best-selling records: Off the Wall (1979), Bad (1987), Dangerous (1991) and HIStory (1995), while his 1982 Thriller is the world's best-selling record of all time with sales of over 50 million. And finally celebrity birthdays on this day – actor Ricky Gervais was born in the UK in 1961 and singer George Michael was born in the UK on this day in 1963 and this is one of his songs. I'll be back with you tomorrow with another edition of Ar An Lá Seo.
Ever wondered why your feed is filled with extreme transformations and diet challenges? In this candid conversation, we pull back the curtain on social media algorithms that reward controversy while burying genuinely helpful health content.The discussion takes a fascinating turn as we explore the phenomenon of fitness influencers presenting carefully curated physiques. From strategic lighting and posing to the unspoken truth about performance-enhancing substances, we break down why so many "natural" fitness personalities aren't being entirely honest about their methods. This deception becomes particularly problematic when these same influencers sell programs without disclosing the real story behind their results.We tackle the delicate balance between pursuing health and actually enjoying life. Drawing from a Ricky Gervais perspective, we question whether extreme optimization is worth sacrificing life's pleasures. Are you truly living if you're bringing meal prep containers to Disneyland just to maintain your physique? Our hosts share personal experiences from both sides of this spectrum – from obsessive optimization to finding a sustainable middle ground where health enhances rather than restricts.The conversation doesn't shy away from criticizing problematic content like extreme weight loss challenges that essentially recreate "The Biggest Loser" format with its known unsustainable approaches. We discuss why these methods get millions of views while realistic, sustainable approaches often go unnoticed.Throughout it all, we emphasize the importance of nuance in health discussions – something increasingly rare in a social media landscape that rewards binary thinking. Whether discussing weight management, fitness approaches, or supplement use, we advocate for thoughtful consideration of the complex trade-offs involved in all health decisions.Join us for this thought-provoking episode that might just change how you view your social media feed and your approach to health and fitness. Subscribe to In Moderation for more conversations that challenge mainstream wellness narratives! Support the showYou can find us on social media here:Rob TiktokRob InstagramLiam TiktokLiam Instagram
Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 25ú lá de mí an Mheithimh, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1982 bhí M.P a bhí ag obair san Eoraip ó Éirinn ag fáil níos mó ná 40 míle punt gach bliain. I 1993 bhí an cumann foirgníochta agus na bainc dúshlánach de bharr a tairiscint speisialta. I 1993 bhí daoine a bhí ina chónaí I nDroichead an Chláir buartha faoin uisce a bhí truaillithe. I 2004 tháinig sé amach go mbeadh urrúsú mór chun a bheith sa chontae nuair a bheadh Uachtarán George W Bush chun a bheith ann. Sin Britney Spears le Everytime – an t-amhrán is mó ar an lá seo I 2004 Ag lean ar aghaidh le nuacht cheoil ar an lá seo I 1977 shroich Marvin Gaye uimhir a haon I Meiriceá lena hamhrán Got To Give It Up agus bhí sé a tríú huimhir a haon I Meiriceá. I 2009 fuair Michael Jackson bás ag aois 50 de bharr cliseadh croí ag a teach I Beverly Hills. Bhí sé a ochtú páiste den chlann agus bhí sé páirteach den Jackson 5 I 1964. Bhí Michael Jackson cáiliúil de bharr go raibh a físeanna iontach agus dúradh go raibh ceithre albam na n-albam is fearr riamh – Off The Wall, Bad, Dangerous agus HIStory agus bhí a albam Thriller an t-albam a dhíol den chuid is mó riamh le timpeall 50 milliún daoine ag ceannach an t-albam. Agus ar deireadh breithlá daoine cáiliúla ar an lá seo rugadh aisteoir Ricky Gervais sa Bhreatain I 1961 agus rugadh amhránaí George Michael sa Bhreatain ar an lá seo I 1963 agus seo chuid de amhrán. Beidh mé ar ais libh amárach le heagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo. Welcome back to another edition of Ar An Lá Seo on the 25th of June, with me Lauren Ní Loingsigh 1982: irelands 25 european M.Ps were now earning over 40,000£ a year in min salaries and expenses. 1993: building socities and banks had been challenged over their new special offer. 1993: Clare castle had concerns over contaminated water supply. 2004: clare was bracing itself for the biggest security operation in the history of the state when the county plays host to president george w bush this weekend. That was Britney Spears with Everytime – the biggest song on this day in 2004 Onto music news on this day In 1977 Marvin Gaye went to No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Got To Give It Up', his third US No.1. 2009 Michael Jackson died at the age of 50, after suffering heart failure at his home in Beverly Hills. The eighth child of the Jackson family, he debuted with his brothers as a member of The Jackson 5 in 1964. Jackson is credited for transforming the music video into an art form and a promotional tool, four of his solo albums are among the world's best-selling records: Off the Wall (1979), Bad (1987), Dangerous (1991) and HIStory (1995), while his 1982 Thriller is the world's best-selling record of all time with sales of over 50 million. And finally celebrity birthdays on this day – actor Ricky Gervais was born in the UK in 1961 and singer George Michael was born in the UK on this day in 1963 and this is one of his songs. I'll be back with you tomorrow with another edition of Ar An Lá Seo.
National Catfish day. Entertainment from 1982. Virgininia becam 10th state, Battle of Little Big Horn, Korean War began, Park Ranger hit by lightning for 7th time. Todays birthdays - June Lockhart, Carly Simon, Jimmy Walker, Tim Finn, Ricky Gervais, George Michael. Michael Jackson died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/Catfish fever - OutlawBilly don't be a hero - Bo Donalson & the HeywoodsRoom full of roses - Mickey GilleyBirthday - The BeatlesBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent http://50cent.com/Lassie TV themeYour so vain - Carly SImonGood Times TV themeI got you - Split EnzCarless whisper - George MichaelABC - The JacksonsExit - Cigerettes and bad decisions - Timothy Craig https://www.timothycraig.com/countryundergroundradio.com History & Factoids website
The 11 o Clock Show In the twilight years of the 1990s, The 11 O'Clock Show exploded onto Channel 4 as a sharp, satirical late-night comedy that would come to define a cultural shift in British humour. Launched in 1998, the show embraced controversy, irreverence, and chaos—offering a blend of current affairs commentary, anarchic sketches, and daring character work. What began as an experimental format with modest expectations quickly grew into a breeding ground for some of the most iconic comedic voices of the next two decades. This episode explores how The 11 O'Clock Show served as the launchpad for then-unknown talents like Sacha Baron Cohen, Ricky Gervais, and Mackenzie Crook. We revisit Ali G's legendary rise from fringe character to cultural juggernaut, Ricky Gervais' early incarnations of cringe comedy, and Crook's subtle brilliance in darkly offbeat sketches. All three would go on to revolutionise British and global comedy in their own ways, but it was this chaotic Channel 4 late-nighter where the seeds were first sown. Behind the camera, the writing talent was equally impressive, with future stars like Charlie Brooker and John Oliver contributing to the show's jagged, boundary-testing tone. With contributions from Father Ted creators and Borat collaborators, The 11 O'Clock Show was a nexus of comedy evolution, fusing tabloid cynicism with Gen X sarcasm. The episode also unpacks the cultural moment that gave rise to the show: a time when New Labour's gloss was beginning to crack, political correctness was being loudly challenged, and the media was becoming increasingly self-aware. The 11 O'Clock Show didn't always get it right—it could be juvenile, offensive, and uneven—but it helped pave the way for the next era of British satire. More than two decades later, the show's influence can still be felt in the tone, style, and structure of modern comedy. From Ali G's real-world interviews to the cringe-laced realism of The Office, The 11 O'Clock Show helped rewrite the rules of televised humour. This episode takes you back to the messy, brilliant, late-night chaos that changed the face of comedy—whether Channel 4 knew it or not. Talk2TheHand is an independent throwback podcast run by husband and wife, Jimmy and Beth. Obsessed with 90s nostalgia and 90s celebrities, we'll rewind the years and take you back to the greatest era of our lives. New episodes bursting with nostalgia of the 90s released on Tuesdays. Please subscribe to our podcast and we'll keep you gooey in 1990s love. Find us on Twitter @talk2thehandpod or email us at jimmy@talk2thehand.co.uk or beth@talk2thehand.co.uk
But the vegans are still questioning the proportion of his net worth that this equates to. Never satisfied! This week Paul, Dominic & Ant look at this story, as well as eight other snippets from the last 7 days that have ramifications for animals and/or vegans in general.****************Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan Week podcast, we aim to keep listeners (& ourselves) informed & up-to-date with the latest developments that affect vegans & non-human animals; giving insight, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop.Each week we look through news stories from the past 7 days in the world of veganism & animal rights.If you spot any news stories that might catch our fancy, or have an idea for a discussion topic, get in touch via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com.******************This week's stories:https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/jun/05/uk-mps-call-for-ban-on-bottom-trawling-in-protected-marine-areashttps://www.greenqueen.com.hk/lab-grown-cultivated-meat-islam-can-muslims-eat-halal-ruling/https://www.wantedinrome.com/news/italy-new-laws-animal-cruelty.html https://www.technologynetworks.com/diagnostics/news/low-fat-vegan-diet-with-soy-reduces-hot-flashes-in-menopausal-women-400452 https://penncapital-star.com/wildlife-outdoors/animal-rights-group-reveals-illicit-market-for-ivory-and-endangered-animals-in-pennsylvania/https://www.theanimalreader.com/2025/06/04/president-trumps-budget-proposal-threatens-64000-wild-horses/ https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/badger-cull-licence-area-2025-b2761061.htmlhttps://www.shropshirestar.com/news/2025/06/04/awful-odours-and-immense-suffering-plans-for-new-160000-bird-chicken-farm-near-telford-spark-backlash/ https://www.veganfoodandliving.com/news/ricky-gervais-aims-to-beat-1-9-million-animal-charity-donation/ ****************Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day!Dominic, Paul & Ant
Johnny Mac discusses Marc Maron's announcement that his long-running podcast 'WTF with Marc Maron' will end this fall after 16 years and 1600 episodes. Maron and producer Brendan McDonald made the mutual decision to wrap up the show. Highlights from Maron's interview with John Mulaney are shared, alongside discussions on the evolution of podcasting, including some standout moments from other popular podcasts like Joe Rogan's talk with Jimmy Carr and Mike Birbiglia's insights on Netflix deals. Ricky Gervais' Hollywood Walk of Fame star and Jimmy Fallon's obsession with SNL are also covered. 00:15 WTF Podcast Ending02:47 Reflections on Podcasting's Evolution04:19 John Mulaney's Insights and Future Plans06:15 Jimmy Carr and Joe Rogan's Comedy Talk08:18 Jimmy Fallon on SNL and Career Highs and Lows11:22 Ricky Gervais' Hollywood Walk of FameAnd that's just the A Block!Get the show without ads. Five bucks. For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app which says UNINTERRUPTED LISTENING. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. Contact John at john@thesharkdeck dot com John's free substack about the media: Media Thoughts is mcdpod.substack.com DCN on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@dailycomedynews https://linktr.ee/dailycomedynews You can also support the show at www.buymeacoffee.com/dailycomedynewsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news--4522158/support.
Joey managed to grab Matt Harvey from We Lost the Sea. Plenty discussed here, including their new album 'A Single Flower', playing Arctangent and how Ricky Gervais is a post-rock fan!
Johnny Mac discusses Ricky Gervais receiving his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and reflects on Ricky's approach to controversial comedy topics. The episode also covers Nick Kroll's experience organizing John Mulaney's intervention during the pandemic and criticism of Mulaney's show. Additionally, the tensions around bike lanes in New York City and a conversation about Bob Gale's insights into adapting 'Back to the Future' for the stage are highlighted. The episode wraps up with information on accessing commercial-free content.00:00 Ricky Gervais' Hollywood Walk of Fame Star02:54 Nick Kroll on John Mulaney's Intervention04:26 Debate on New York City Bike Lanes08:14 John Mulaney and SNL Speculations08:33 Sheng Wang on Standup Comedy09:23 Back to the Future Musical Insights10:50 Conclusion and Subscription InformationGet the show without ads. Five bucks. For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app which says UNINTERRUPTED LISTENING. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. Contact John at john@thesharkdeck dot com John's free substack about the media: Media Thoughts is mcdpod.substack.com DCN on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@dailycomedynews https://linktr.ee/dailycomedynews You can also support the show at www.buymeacoffee.com/dailycomedynewsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news--4522158/support.
From the NBA playoffs, a humorous piece by Celtics fan Josh Gondleman. Shaquille O'Neal hints at hosting a roast with a diverse comedian lineup. Conan O'Brien joins Toy Story 5 as a new character, SmartyAnts, with the movie's release set for June 19, 2026. Ricky Gervais and Mike Schur are set to receive stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The episode also reviews Sarah Silverman's new comedy special, ranks the best stand-up specials of 2025 so far, and quotesinterviews with comedians like W. Kamau Bell and Jon Lovitz. Plus, highlights of the Vail Comedy Festival and the release of Shanna Christmas's comedy album 'Highly Intelligent.'00:00 Knicks Town02:48 Shaquille O'Neal's Roast Plans03:48 Conan O'Brien Joins Toy Story 504:27 Ricky Gervais and Mike Schur Honored on Hollywood Walk of Fame06:57 Sarah Silverman's New Special Review07:41 Comedy Specials and Stand-Up Recommendations08:36 W. Kamau Bell's Stand-Up and John Lovett's Comedy Style10:57 Vail Comedy Festival and Shanna Christmas's New Album11:55 Conclusion and Upcoming EpisodesGet the show without ads. Five bucks. For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app which says UNINTERRUPTED LISTENING. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. Contact John at john@thesharkdeck dot com John's free substack about the media: Media Thoughts is mcdpod.substack.com DCN on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@dailycomedynews https://linktr.ee/dailycomedynews You can also support the show at www.buymeacoffee.com/dailycomedynewsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news--4522158/support.
“Be happy. It really annoys negative people.” Ricky Gervais
‘Nonkels'-regisseur Jelle Gordyn heeft een gigantische dvdkast. Om die collectie te blijven verantwoorden, bespreekt hij die films met gasten in zijn eigen podcast: DVDKast. Ontbreekt veelal in zijn verzameling: Disneyfilms. Reden? Die liggen allemaal nog op VHS in het ouderlijk huis. Voor mijn podcast geef ik Jelle huiswerk en kijken we vooraf naar de familiefilm ‘Old Yeller': ooit onderwerp van een hele aflevering van ‘Friends' en een comedy bit in de Netflix-special ‘Armageddon' van Ricky Gervais. Daarin heeft de comedian het ook over doesthedogdie.com, een website die zijn bestaansreden dankt aan ‘Old Yeller'. We hebben het over het regisseren van dieren, het trauma van alle Angelsaksische babyboomers en een kindacteur die door Walt Disney zelf op het matje werd geroepen. Maar we wijken ook uit over ontluikende seksualiteit met Jasmine van Aladdin, het hotel van Knabbel en Babbel, en een roterende Dumbo-nachtlamp die een jonge Jelle én nu ook zijn nageslacht in slaap wiegt. En we onderzoeken de humor in ‘Nonkels' en de problematische Disney-films van de jaren 1940.
Hey Dude, I took my dad to see Willie Nelson's Outlaw Music Festival at The Hollywood Bowl and it somehow magically restored my faith in my own home town. QUOTE: "I would call it a borderline spiritual experience..." LULLABY: "California Sober" by Billy Strings MUSICIANS/CAST: Willie Nelson, P-22 (mountain lion), Ricky Gervais, Sierra Hull, Billy Strings, Bob Dylan, Cate Blanchett, Deadheads, Jimi Hendrix LOCATIONS: The Hollywood Bowl, Ventura Blvd, Universal City, Burbank, Griffith Park, LA Zoo, Greek Theatre, Griffith Observatory, Los Angeles, LA County, Hollywood HIlls, California, Hollywood, Cahuenga Pass PROPS: pandemic, Saturday Stairs, Hollywood Sign, Hollywood Cross, American Flag, California Flag, pot, weed, vaping, contact high, threading MUSIC: "Whatever", The Beatles, "California Sober", "All Along the Watchtower", John Wesley Harding SOUNDS: plane, gravel, footsteps, Laguna Sawdust Cowbell Chimes wind PHOTO: "Hollywood Bowl Outlaw" shot with my iPhone XS RECORDED: May 18, 2025 in "The Cafe" under the flight path of the Bob Hope Airport in Burbank, California GEAR: Zoom H1 XLR with Sennheiser MD 46 microphone. TOTAL RUNNING TIME: 19:28 FILE SIZE: 10MB HYPE: "It's a beatnik kinda literary thing in a podcast cloak of darkness." Timothy Kimo Brien (cohost on Podwrecked and host of Create Art Podcast) DISCLAIMER/WARNING: Proudly presented rough, raw and ragged. Seasoned with salty language and ideas. Not for most people's taste. Please be advised.
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Johnny Mac delivers the latest in comedy news, including Ricky Gervais's tweet about 'The Office' spinoff 'The Paper,' highlights from the Fox Upfronts featuring Jamie Fox and David Letterman, and updates on upcoming TV shows like 'The Bear' and 'Barbershop.' He also discusses the impact of the Kreischerr and Segura 5K run, Matt Rife's new movie 'The Escort,' and John Mulaney's new show topics. Additionally, Johnny covers a Vanity Fair profile on Sarah Sherman, the Golden Globes adding a podcast award, and Stuart Lee's decision to avoid performing in the US. Lastly, a surprising bakery sighting of comedian Romesh Ranganathan rounds out the news.00:00 Gervais Tweet00:23 Fox Upfronts Highlights01:24 Amazon Upfronts and New Shows02:13 Kreischer and Segura's 5K Event03:08 Matt Rife's New Movie03:31 John Mulaney's Show Topics04:36 Sarah Sherman on Vanity Fair06:10 Bill Maher and Tony Hinchcliffe Podcast06:50 Golden Globes New Podcast Award07:53 Gossip Corner and Stuart Lee's ConcernsGet the show without ads. Five bucks. For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app which says UNINTERRUPTED LISTENING. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. Contact John at john@thesharkdeck dot com John's free substack about the media: Media Thoughts is mcdpod.substack.com DCN on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@dailycomedynews https://linktr.ee/dailycomedynews You can also support the show at www.buymeacoffee.com/dailycomedynews Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news--4522158/support.
Matt and Brian are joined by Paul to talk about everyone's favorite show, The Office!! But this time, they are going straight to the original and visiting Ricky Gervais' Office UK.How does it hold up compared to the US version? Do the UK jokes translate well? How different are the character stand-ins? How similar? Which is better?Check it out to hear what the three think about the series that launched the wave of Mockumentary television shows.
Hi There!It's time for another episode where our guest has the impossible task of picking their ten greatest movies of all time!Our guest this week is the wonderful Ruth Bratt. You will know her from the Ricky Gervais show 'Derek', as well as ' People Do Nothing' , 'Man Down' and is the voice of Connie the doll in the latest Argos adverts.We chat about Ruth getting over a 50 HOUR improvisation - a - thon, how she loves love and how her perfect man is Aragorn fixing some shelves. You'll understand when you hear it!Oh and we get Ruth's greatest movies ever.Check out the Comedy Store Players latest shows right here -https://www.comedystoreplayers.comTHANKS TO NIKOS SPILIOTIS FOR THE THEME MUSICHere's all our Gubbins - SOCIAL MEDIAwww.twitter.com/toptenpodswww.instagram.com/toptenpodswww.facebook.com/toptenpodsEMAILGet in touch with us right here:toptenpods@hotmail.comPATREONCome and support the podcast at Patreon for some great rewards including -BE A GUEST ON YOUR OWN EPISODES VIDEO PLAYLISTS FOR EVERY EPISODEEXCLUSIVE TTTOAP BADGEEPISODES 5 DAYS EARLY AND AD FREE!www.patreon.com/toptenpodsEPISODE LINKSApple: apple.co/3ica0FySpotify: spoti.fi/3BRhkypYouTube: https://bit.ly/3jQETisMERCH https://www.podcastmerch.co.uk/170026-top-10-of-anythingLINKTREEhttps://linktr.ee/toptenpodsBUY US A COFFEEhttps://ko-fi.com/toptenpodsSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-top-ten-of-anything-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Once described as the 'comedian's comedian' Stewart Lee has been performing stand up since 1988. He is known for pushing boundaries with his intelligent, self-referential and often provocative style of comedy but in his new show 'Stewart Lee vs the Man Wulf' he questions his place on the comedy circuit in an era of increasing populism rhetoric and the popularity of, in his words “$60m Netflix comedians of hate.” In this episode of Ways to Change the World with Krishnan Guru-Murthy he discusses the state of comedy today and what he thinks of the comedy style of comics like Ricky Gervais and Dave Chappelle as well as why he wouldn't tour America right now. As The Observer, the world's oldest Sunday newspaper begins a new era under Tortoise media he also reflects on his column for the paper which he's stopped after 15 years. Produced by Holly Snelling and Sachin Croker
Kevin and John visit NYC to see Ricky Gervais; Hammond Civic Center hosted a unique MMA event; Indiana lawmakers ban marijuana advertising; former NY Congressman George Santos sentenced.
This episode starts with "Vatican III is for dogs," if you want to set your expectations ahead of timeThe Haint ™ is also feeling EXTRA festive, so just prepare yourselves spiritually for thatWe are minus one Ryan this week and plus one Victoria Zeller. Double celebrity author show!! Pre-order Victoria's book here, if you're a ball-knower or would like to be perceived as such: https://victoria.monster/#bookdriveCharity Bowl results are in! Y'all blew us away! You can see the results at moneycannon.org. LET US NOW SING THE PRAISES OF THE MATTIVERSEIt's NFL Draft week, apparently, so we're drafting discontinued fast food itemsThis is an exercise that seems harmless enough but results in a confession from Spencer more horrifying than any Ricky Gervais voice he's ever doneSpencer crosses the barAn unexpected wildlife encounter at Holly's place provides us with a rare unintentional cliffhangerFullcast theme song arranged and performed by Russell PowellCheck out Surber's band, Killer Antz: https://linktr.ee/killerantzSign up for update's about Ryan's secret new project at falconscottproductions.comCheck out Jason's free CFB Watch Grid newsletter and other work: https://www.jasonkirk.fyi/DID YOU KNOW: Holly and Spencer write a year-round newsletter, featuring football and also unfootball things, at https://channel-6.ghost.io/
Sure, he's incredibly annoying now, but how funny was Ricky Gervais in his prime? We return to our old mandate of interrogating things we liked when we were teenagers by revisiting his acclaimed sitcom EXTRAS and its Christmas Special. PLUS: Did you know that Will wrote a book? Join us on Patreon for an extra episode every week - https://www.patreon.com/michaelandus Pre-order Will's book ED WOOD: MADE IN HOLLYWOOD USA - https://orbooks.com/catalog/ed-wood/ While you're there, why not also order Luke's book THE DEAD CENTER? - https://orbooks.com/catalog/the-dead-center/ "The British Monarchy Will Not Survive Late Capitalism — And Harry and Meghan Are Proof" by Luke Savage - https://jacobin.com/2021/03/british-monarchy-neoliberal-age-prince-harry-meghan-markle
Enjoy nine free minutes from our Patreon-exclusive episode about the pilot of the American Office. Hear the full thing by subscribing at https://patreon.com/loadbearingbeams for $5/month. Matt and Wade go through the pilot episode of the American Office. They compare their personal fandoms of the show and how deep their knowledge runs, and then briefly discuss how the show was adapted from the British series created by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, its rocky first season and slow ascent into a megahit, and its lasting cultural legacy. And as for the pilot itself, which is generally not well regarded, Matt is surprised at how solid it is, how good a job it does at setting up the series, and how fully formed the main characters already are. The Office was created by Ricky Gervais & Stephen Merchant, and developed by Greg Daniels. It stars Steve Carell, Rainn Wilson, John Krasinski, and Jenna Fischer The pilot is directed by Ken Kwapis & written by Greg Daniels (adapted from a teleplay by Ricky Gervais & Stephen Merchant) Original air date: March 24, 2005 Source: The Office: The Untold Story of the Greatest Sitcom of the 2000s: An Oral History by Andy Greene (2020) - https://amzn.to/4juDN9i Hear Wade's incredible album WHO SAID THAT? on Apple Music, Spotify, or wherever else music is streamed. Or you can purchase the album from Bandcamp. Follow Wade on Instagram: @wadealready Music credit: "Never Trust a Bat" by Rural Route Nine. Listen on Spotify (https://bit.ly/3QBjavP), Apple Music (https://bit.ly/49PunSv), or YouTube (https://youtu.be/o7SivxabpYI). Live cover of The Office theme song by Better By Design, one of Wade's bands. Watch it in full: https://youtu.be/y4gVPgdVWY4
PART 3 of a compilation of every story and anecdote about Karl Pilkington's early years in Manchester (and Porthmadog), surrounded by a unique cast of characters. Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant can't believe that Karl Pilkington's life is anything other than a fairy tale.
Take a spin around the best of the internet this week! Some old, some new, some borrowed, some true. Ricky Gervais, Toddler Trump, a rant about reparations, and a vent about visas. Must see. Thanks to our sponsors: Sleepcreme.com Use the code GAMEDAY at checkout for free standard shipping on your first order! BestHotGrill.com For the last grill you’ll ever buy — and you can try before you buy! Michele Tafoya is a four-time Emmy award-winning sportscaster turned political and cultural commentator. Record-setting, four-time Sports Emmy Award winner Michele Tafoya worked her final NBC Sunday Night Football game at Super Bowl LVI on February 13, 2022, her fifth Super Bowl. She retired from sportscasting the following day. In total, she covered 327 games — the most national primetime TV games (regular + postseason) for an NFL sideline reporter. Learn More about “The Michele Tafoya Podcast” here: https://linktr.ee/micheletafoya Subscribe to “The Michele Tafoya Podcast” here: https://apple.co/3nPW221 Follow Michele on twitter: https://twitter.com/Michele_Tafoya Follow Michele on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realmicheletafoya/ Learn more about the Salem Podcast network: https://salempodcastnetwork.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Take a spin around the best of the internet this week! Some old, some new, some borrowed, some true. Ricky Gervais, Toddler Trump, a rant about reparations, and a vent about visas. Must see. Thanks to our sponsors: Sleepcreme.com Use the code GAMEDAY at checkout for free standard shipping on your first order! BestHotGrill.com For the last grill you’ll ever buy — and you can try before you buy! Michele Tafoya is a four-time Emmy award-winning sportscaster turned political and cultural commentator. Record-setting, four-time Sports Emmy Award winner Michele Tafoya worked her final NBC Sunday Night Football game at Super Bowl LVI on February 13, 2022, her fifth Super Bowl. She retired from sportscasting the following day. In total, she covered 327 games — the most national primetime TV games (regular + postseason) for an NFL sideline reporter. Learn More about “The Michele Tafoya Podcast” here: https://linktr.ee/micheletafoya Subscribe to “The Michele Tafoya Podcast” here: https://apple.co/3nPW221 Follow Michele on twitter: https://twitter.com/Michele_Tafoya Follow Michele on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realmicheletafoya/ Learn more about the Salem Podcast network: https://salempodcastnetwork.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Johnny Mac delivers the latest in comedy news, celebrating Jerry Seinfeld's addition to Forbes' Billionaire List with a net worth of $1.1 billion. He discusses similarities between the Rhino's apartment in the new 'Amazing Spider-Man' comic and Jerry Seinfeld's iconic fictional apartment. There are updates on Tim Dillon's and John Mulaney's comedy specials on Netflix, with fierce competition in the stand-up comedy scene including Ricky Gervais's 'Spirits of Comedy' contest. Michael Kosta shares insights on political comedy, and Greg Gutfeld announces a new game show, 'What Did I Miss?' Johnny also covers incidents involving comedians Jo Koy and Vir Das during their travels. The episode wraps up with highlights from the Moon Tower Comedy Festival and Johnny's thoughts on a US version of 'Last One Laughing.' 00:11 Jerry Seinfeld Joins the Billionaire Club00:39 Marvel Comics and Spider-Man Spoilers01:18 Tim Dillon's New Special and John Mulaney's Show02:05 David Letterman Memorabilia Auction03:46 Theo Von and Michael Kosta on Comedy and Politics04:52 Greg Gutfeld's New Game Show05:57 Ricky Gervais' Standup Competition06:57 Sean Patton's Special and Vi Das' Air India Complaint08:59 Jo Koy's Emergency Landing and Kill Tony on Netflix11:00 Last One Laughing US: Casting Ideas12:37 Moontower Comedy Festival Highlights Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app which says UNITERRUPTED LISTENING. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed! You also get 20+ other shows on the network ad-free! This podcast supports Podcasting 2.0 if you'd like to support the show via value for value and stream some sats! https://linktr.ee/dailycomedynews Contact John at john@thesharkdeck dot com John's free substack about the media: Media Thoughts is mcdpod.substack.com DCN on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@dailycomedynews You can also support the show at www.buymeacoffee.com/dailycomedynewsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news--4522158/support.
PART 2 of a compilation of every story and anecdote about Karl Pilkington's early years in Manchester (and Porthmadog), surrounded by a unique cast of characters. Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant can't believe that Karl Pilkington's life is anything other than a fairy tale.
Dame Penelope Wilton is an actress whose versatility has shone across stage, screen and television. Penelope won the Olivier Award for her role in Taken at Midnight, on TV she's played the witty Ann in Ever Decreasing Circles, Isobel Crawley in Downton Abbey, and another Ann in Ricky Gervais' After Life. On film she has appeared in the historic Shaun of the Dead, Pride and Prejudice and The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. Penelope shares her very lovely Inheritance Tracks.Inherited: Que reste-t-il de nos amours? - Charles Trenet Pass on: I'll Remember April - Erroll Garner - Concert by the sea Producer: Gareth Nelson-Davies & Lowri Morgan
Rami Malek trades his Bond villain persona for a vengeful mathematician in the Bourne-style thriller "The Amateur". In arts24's weekly film show, our critic Emma Jones reveals if the Oscar winner can pull off this surprising career pivot. Plus: reviews of a haunting Scandinavian Oscar nominee, "The Girl with the Needle"; the latest from religious phenomenon "The Chosen" and DreamWorks' quirky "Dog Man" animation with Ricky Gervais.
PART 1 of a compilation of every story and anecdote about Karl Pilkington's early years in Manchester (and Porthmadog), surrounded by a unique cast of characters. Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant can't believe that Karl Pilkington's life is anything other than a fairy tale.
It's been 20 years since the debut of NBC's hit mockumentary sitcom The Office. To celebrate the anniversary, we're listening back to Terry Gross' archival interviews with some of the key players: Steve Carell, Jenna Fischer, John Krasinski, Rainn Wilson, Mindy Kaling and executive producer Greg Daniels. We'll also hear from Ricky Gervais, who co-created and starred the original British version.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
WE ARE BACK BABY! After a 6 month actual play run, Jasper & Jeremy sit down for the first time to catch up on what's happened outside of Mavros - from their birthdays, to Black History Month, to Kendrick Lamar's legendary Superbowl performance (ignore EVERYTHING Jasper says about Ricky Gervais. please. god.) - and then, Jasper finally sits down to interview the creator of 'City of the Herald of Shadows: Herald of Shadows', one Jeremy Cobb, to talk about how he built the world from the ground up, what makes Mavros tick, and how to bring horror fantasy to life.But that's not all... Our very first official campaign setting module, City of the Black Rose: A Dark Metropolis Campaign Setting, set in non-other than Mavros, will be launching in May/June 2025! Be sure to be among the first notified of its launch, as we'll have tiers and goals featuring limited edition merch (which you can get a sneak peak at over on the Patreon!)Follow the halflings! Jasper William Cartwright: @JW_Cartwright, Jeremy Cobb: @JeremyCobb1 Liv Kennedy: @doesdarkmagicFind all of our links here: https://linktr.ee/tbhalflings You can buy all our lovely merchandise here! as featured on Critical Role - thanks Brennan!Connect with us on Instagram, Bluesky and Facebook @3blackhalflings, on our Discord, or emailSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Comedian Jim Davidson joins Andrew Gold for a raw, brutally honest conversation you won't see on mainstream platforms. From his arrest during Operation Yewtree to the truth about Jimmy Savile, Gary Glitter, and the BBC, Jim opens up like never before. Follow Jim!: YouTube: @jimdavidsonofficial X: https://x.com/jimdofficial Ustreme: www.ustreme.com
A BEST OF compilation of Stephen Merchant's greatest stories and anecdotes from The Ricky Gervais Show on XFM. Ricky Gervais and Karl Pilkington cherish these beautiful narratives based on Steve's weird persona, freaky appearance, and peculiar West Country upbringing. ENJOY!CHAPTERS:Steve goes to a swanky bar (0:00)Steve nearly buys dodgy speakers (2:16)Steve is New Year's meeting point (7:47)Steve drives Vera the pig (9:01)Steve gets angry at the cinema (14:02)Steve runs out of toilet paper (16:42)Steve almost approaches a lady (22:27)Steve's DJing went down a storm (26:24)Steve misses his plane in Edinburgh (28:07)Steve in Pirates of Penzance (31:21)Steve's grandparents are mental (34:36)Steve learns the laws of the sea (37:07)Steve helps himself to cashpoint reward (39:23)Steve has enormous feet (44:50)Steve haggles over a laptop (47:43)
Alexis Dubus is an award winning comedian and actor. His awards include winning Chortle Award - Best Character, Mervyn Stutter's Spirit Of The Fringe Award, Best Show - Fringe World Award, Adelaide Fringe Weekly Awards, Amused Moose Comedy Award and Buxton Fringe Award. Alexis regularly performs as Marcel Lucont, a multi-award-deserving deadpan Frenchman, with his acclaimed interactive show, in which he serves up a unique Whine List from the audience's past woes and misdemeanours. Marcel has been seen on Live At The Comedy Store (Comedy Central), Set List (Sky Atlantic), The John Bishop Show (BBC1) and Live At The Electric (BBC3). Alexis's acting credits include Red Dwarf XI, Ricky Gervais's Derek, Pramface, Nathan Barley and Garth Marenghi.Alexis Dubus is our guest in episode 477 of My Time Capsule and chats to Michael Fenton Stevens about the five things he'd like to put in a time capsule; four he'd like to preserve and one he'd like to bury and never have to think about again .Visit Alexis Dubus's website for all his podcasts, gigs etc - http://www.alexisdubus.comFor everything Marcel Lucont, visit - https://marcellucont.comFollow Marcel Lucont on Instagram: @marcel.lucont .Follow My Time Capsule on Instagram: @mytimecapsulepodcast & Twitter/X & Facebook: @MyTCpod .Follow Michael Fenton Stevens on Twitter/X: @fentonstevens & Instagram @mikefentonstevens .Produced and edited by John Fenton-Stevens for Cast Off Productions .Music by Pass The Peas Music .Artwork by matthewboxall.com .This podcast is proud to be associated with the charity Viva! Providing theatrical opportunities for hundreds of young people . Get bonus episodes and ad-free listening by becoming a team member with Acast+! Your support will help us to keep making My Time Capsule. Join our team now! https://plus.acast.com/s/mytimecapsule. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Origins Podcast began with a bang, a Big Bang. Over the first month of our recording, we traveled to two continents, and 4 cities and recorded 16 episodes in 22 days. It was a whirlwind, and one of the most amazing experiences I can recall. While in London, we took advantage of the amazingly gracious acceptance by Ricky Gervais to appear on the podcast. It was a day I will always remember. Ricky had appeared in our film, The Unbelievers, which followed me and Richard Dawkins around the world. Gus and Luke Holwerda, who directed and filmed that movie helped create The Origins Podcast, and for the first year, filmed all the episodes. Ricky graciously agreed to appear in front of their cameras one more time, and joined us at what was then New College of Humanities, where I was a visiting Professor. From the moment he arrived, it was clear it was going to be great. As he had been when we filmed The Unbelievers Ricky claimed to be nervous and was worried he would appear ignorant. He needn't have worried. Maybe that is one of the reasons he is so good at what he does, because he worries about rising to the challenge. We discussed his early life, his love of science, his early interest in biology and then philosophy, then the science of comedy, the comedy of religion, and the need for free speech. He then proceeded to demand a mind-bending, personal science lesson from me. It was amazing. He was amazing. Enjoy this, our first rebroadcast of a classic Origins Podcast Episode that is worth watching once again. Enjoy. As always, an ad-free video version of this podcast is also available to paid Critical Mass subscribers. Your subscriptions support the non-profit Origins Project Foundation, which produces the podcast. The audio version is available free on the Critical Mass site and on all podcast sites, and the video version will also be available on the Origins Project YouTube. Get full access to Critical Mass at lawrencekrauss.substack.com/subscribe
We dive into the latest Glossys, including Donald Trump demanding his portrait in Colorado’s state capitol be taken down because it’s “purposefully distorted.” Tiger Woods hard launches his new relationship—plot twist, she’s Trump Jr.'s ex! Meanwhile, The Office US celebrates 20 years, and Ricky Gervais admits he thought the remake would flop. Plus, Leonardo DiCaprio’s girlfriend is so done with being called “Leo’s girlfriend.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
BEST OF compilation of The Re-Education of Karl, where Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant teach their bald round-headed lackey, Karl Pilkington, about various interesting topics. Ricky usually gives Karl some homework to do in the week on a historical figure, and Karl describes on air what he's learned from his reading and other 'educational' assignments. This BEST OF compilation is based on the comprehensive 2-part RE-EDUCATION OF KARL compilation previously issued on this channel.CHAPTERS:KARL'S GCSE RESULTS (0:00)GLADIATOR & RASPUTIN (5:31)CHE GUEVARA (15:53)ADOLF HITLER (27:04)WINSTON CHURCHILL (37:09)AESOP'S FABLES (47:56)FAMOUS QUOTES (58:46)KARL'S HAPPINESS QUOTE (1:05:21)
BEST OF compilation of the rare moments when Karl Pilkington laughs, chuckles, giggles, and chortles. During The Ricky Gervais Show's run on XFM in the early 2000s, Karl Pilkington rarely laughed, even while saying some of the most ridiculous things imaginable. But every so often, Karl would laugh, whether because he realized his own absurdity, or Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant had said something so hilarious that he simply couldn't contain himself. In these precious moments, Karl's laughter really is infectious. Enjoy!
BEST OF compilation of WHITE VAN KARL, one of the most memorable features of The Ricky Gervais Show's run on XFM in the early 2000s. Stephen Merchant and Ricky Gervais ask their "producer," Karl Pilkington, the questions that the Sun asks someone else in their White Van Man section, where a member of the public is asked their opinions on the week's big political and social hot potatoes. Essentially, the Sun's White Van Man provides the "average Joe" perspective on the week's big stories. Similarly, WHITE VAN KARL provides an avenue to explore Karl's unique perspective on political issues and current events. Some of the greatest moments on the XFM show; e.g., MAN MOTH, HORSE IN THE HOUSE, etc., came out of this feature. This BEST OF compilation is based on the 2-part compilation of WHITE VAN KARL released previously on the channel.
His name is Ricky Gervais. He likes a crisp IPA, a ripe international spy thriller, and he also happens to care deeply about humanity. Welcome to another wild & crazy episode of SmartLess.This episode was originally released on 12/7/2020. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to new episodes ad-free and a whole week early.
This week, Jenna and Angela start at the beginning and break down The Pilot episode of The Office. The ladies hit you with some Fast Facts, insights from Ricky Gervais, and the origin of Angela's 'cat party'. And if you're wondering about secret messages hidden in The Pilot episode, Jenna and Angela break those down as well. Check out Office Ladies Merch at Podswag: https://www.podswag.com/collections/office-ladies Office Ladies Website - Submit a fan question: https://officeladies.com/submitaquestion Follow Us on Instagram: OfficeLadiesPod Episode Transcript To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices