Best Tom Widdicombe Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 318 – Chloe Petts / Rob Auton / George Egg / You Want It Pipe-able 1:11:28

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Happy Radio Lads! Don’t mind if I do. Ed & Matthew discovered they had a celebrity fan this week. And, in more accurate news, we were joined by Chloe Petts, Rob Auton, George Egg, and some food prepared by George Egg! Thanks for downloading the podcast – remember, you can be an Early Worm and catch the show live on Radio X every Sunday 8am – 11am. …

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Episode 317 – Jessica Fostekew / Henry Widdicombe / “Ding-Dong” is too strong a term 1:05:28

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Happy Radio Lads! Don’t mind if I do. A fully functional show this week with two guests, two texters, and two people getting on Matthew’s nerves. Thanks for downloading the podcast – remember, you can be an Early Worm and catch the show live on Radio X every Sunday 8am – 11am. Get in touch on [email protected] @EdGambleComedy @matthewcrosby @jess…

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Episode 316 – Pierre Novellie / Old Rat Man 50:34

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Happy Radio Lads! Don’t mind if I do. Some top showbiz gossip from Matthew, and another wonderful appearance from Pierre Novellie, but all of this was slightly overshadowed by Producer Vin… Thanks for downloading the podcast – remember, you can be an Early Worm and catch the show live on Radio X every Sunday 8am – 11am. Get in touch on sunday@radio…

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Episode 315 – Tim Key / Jordan Gray / Tom Rosenthal / Chiggy holds the spoon 55:58

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Happy Radio Lads! Don’t mind if I do. Chiggy holds the spoon. Thanks for downloading the podcast – remember, you can be an Early Worm and catch the show live on Radio X every Sunday 8am – 11am. Get in touch on [email protected] @EdGambleComedy @matthewcrosby @timkeypoet @talldarkfriend @rosengramsBy Global

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Episode 314 - Any Spare Change? 1:05:50

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Happy Radio Lads! Don’t mind if I do. Is it brat summer 2? This week saw the return of a very jet-lagged Ed with stories from down under, and we asked; what unimpressive thing are you proud of? Thanks for downloading the podcast – remember, you can be an Early Worm and catch the show live on Radio X every Sunday 8am – 11am. Get in touch on sunday@r…

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Jesse Tyler Ferguson 57:25

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In this week’s episode of Plot Twist, Tom is joined by Emmy-nominated actor and Tony Award winner Jesse Tyler Ferguson. A trailblazer in every sense, Jesse became a household name as Mitchell Pritchett on Modern Family, portraying one of television’s first mainstream same-sex couples with humour, heart, and cultural impact that still resonates toda…

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Episode 313 – They’ve Put Lenses On The iPhone (with Rhys James) 1:19:15

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Happy Radio Lads! Don’t mind if I do. Loads on the show this week as Rhys James sits in again; some top showbiz news, an X Factor wormhole, and a truly dreadful jingle. Thanks for downloading the podcast – remember, you can be an Early Worm and catch the show live on Radio X every Sunday 8am – 11am. Get in touch on [email protected] @EdGambleCome…

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Rainn Wilson 55:39

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Best known as the endlessly quotable, beet-farming, Assistant to the Regional Manager Dwight Schrute in The Office, Rainn Wilson became a comedy sitcom icon. But behind the deadpan delivery and karate moves is a thoughtful, deeply curious man on a search for meaning. In this episode of Plot Twist, Rainn opens up to Tom about the unexpected spiritua…

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Whole Earth, Brown Rice and More. 50:49

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Fifty or so years ago, on the London whole food scene, I heard the name Greg Sams. Two weeks ago up he pops on my FB page. And then he agrees to chat with me for Talking with the Hippies. What a lovely bloke, and what a great chat. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did. To read Greg's essay, 'Could Flower Power Have Saved the World', and to check out …

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Episode 312 – Youth Is A Prison (with Rhys James) 1:20:25

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Happy Radio Lads! Don’t mind if I do. Fathers’ Day today so another outing for Ed’s son, Rhys. He talked skateboards and leather, and Matthew backed himself to come up with a strong texter. Thanks for downloading the podcast – remember, you can be an Early Worm and catch the show live on Radio X every Sunday 8am – 11am. Get in touch on sunday@radio…

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Episode 311 – RIP Goofy 47:26

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Happy Radio Lads! Don’t mind if I do. This week, Matthew crosses his buttocks, Theakston gets some love, and you get scared. Thanks for downloading the podcast – remember, you can be an Early Worm and catch the show live on Radio X every Sunday 8am – 11am. Get in touch on [email protected] @EdGambleComedy @matthewcrosby…

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True or False - You decide! 43:28

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In this episode I'm back talking with my good friend Andy Cox about conspiracy theories, or what some people know of as the truth. Some of the conversation is pretty far out, and I know some people find some of this stuff quite controversial, but I'm putting it out there anyway, because, well, why shouldn't it be heard. It's an area of life that I …

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Episode 310 – Ania Magliano’s Adult Sports Day 1:06:44

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Happy Radio Lads! Don’t mind if I do. Some very rude stories this week, a new Radio X venture, and the re-emergence of a classic texter. Thanks for downloading the podcast – remember, you can be an Early Worm and catch the show live on Radio X every Sunday 8am – 11am. Get in touch on [email protected] @EdGambleComedy @matthewcrosby…

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Episode 309 – Ivo Graham / Je Suis DJ Ed 1:07:27

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Happy Radio Lads! Don’t mind if I do. A suitably chaotic appearance from Ivo Graham this week, some trauma for Matthew, and Ed sates his hunger. Thanks for downloading the podcast – remember, you can be an Early Worm and catch the show live on Radio X every Sunday 8am – 11am. Get in touch on [email protected] @EdGambleComedy @matthewcrosby @ivogr…

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Episode 308 – Alex Horne & The Horne Section / Emmanuel Sonubi / Thick Old Cows 50:43

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Happy Radio Lads! Don’t mind if I do. The thicker the cow, the more you’re welcome in our pasture. It’s the return of friend-of-the-show Emmanuel Sonubi, plus our first session from Alex Horne and (some of) The Horne Section! Thanks for downloading the podcast – remember, you can be an Early Worm and catch the show live on Radio X every Sunday 8am …

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Episode 307 – Mathew Baynton / Chloe Radcliffe / Lovely Seedy Smile 1:03:07

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Happy Radio Lads! Don’t mind if I do. Ed returns this week with a new character, Matthew has one of the best nights of his life, and we’re joined by Mathew Baynton and Chloe Radcliffe! Thanks for downloading the podcast – remember, you can be an Early Worm and catch the show live on Radio X every Sunday 8am – 11am. Get in touch on [email protected].…

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Episode 306 – Bad Birthdays (with Rhys James) 1:11:19

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Happy Radio Lads! Don’t mind if I do. Welcome back to the only radio show with more lineup changes than the Sugababes. Both Ed and Vin were off this week, with Rhys James and Producer John sitting in. Rhys told us about his newfound millionaire lifestyle, John revealed which famous man of the cloth he went to the toilet with, and Matthew was there …

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Episode 305 – Rhys Lemon (with Rhys James) 1:31:04

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Happy Radio Lads! Don’t mind if I do. Rhys James sat in for Ed this week, and he and Matthew played a quote-based game, questioned revolving doors, and nearly ceded the show to a listening family. Thanks for downloading the podcast – remember, you can be an Early Worm and catch the show live on Radio X every Sunday 8am – 11am. Get in touch on sunda…

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Episode 304 – Dingdong Bell 55:49

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Happy Radio Lads! Don’t mind if I do. A self-proclaimed silly one this week. Did you know that’s what happens to fruit & veg when it goes off? Thanks for downloading the podcast – remember, you can be an Early Worm and catch the show live on Radio X every Sunday 8am – 11am. Get in touch on [email protected] @EdGambleComedy @matthewcrosby…

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My chat with Jackie Juno 54:37

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In this episode of Talking with the Hippies I chat with Jackie Juno. We talk about so many things. I don't really know what to say about Jackie. It almost feels wrong to describe her, because there's just so much going on there. I don't want to say she is one thing over another because she is so many things, but most of all she is a lovely person. …

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Episode 303 – Brrm Brrm Honk Honk 58:11

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Happy Radio Lads! Don’t mind if I do. Some huge tools on the show this week, plus a new take on the intro format, and some Shrektastic fun. Thanks for downloading the podcast – remember, you can be an Early Worm and catch the show live on Radio X every Sunday 8am – 11am. Get in touch on [email protected] @EdGambleComedy @matthewcrosby…

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Episode 302 – Lost Kitchen Knife 1:04:23

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Happy Radio Lads! Don’t mind if I do. An under-the-weather Ed battled through this week, though you might not notice, he doesn’t mention it much. Thankfully, he brought lots of wrestling chat, plus Matthew met a hero. Thanks for downloading the podcast – remember, you can be an Early Worm and catch the show live on Radio X every Sunday 8am – 11am. …

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Journey to Goa - 1971 47:33

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In this episode I speak with Paul Todd who I met on a beach in Goa in 1971. We chat about some of the adventures we had on our way there and back. Plus of course, we talk about India. What a place, and what an experience to go through. I think we do actually manage to capture some of the feeling of those glorious days. I hope you agree. Of course i…

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Episode 301 – Jen Brister / Bucket-Drumming Energy 45:19

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Happy Radio Lads! Don’t mind if I do. It’s that time again – who will you back in Radio X’s Best Of British? Plus returning guest Jen Brister, and some “local” from Matthew. Thanks for downloading the podcast – remember, you can be an Early Worm and catch the show live on Radio X every Sunday 8am – 11am. Get in touch on [email protected] @EdGambl…

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Two old Hippies talk about life. 43:37

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In this episode I am chatting with Andy Cox, who I first met over 50 years ago. Andy travelled the Hippie Trail well before it was even a trail. He is one of the originals, and still, to this day, he remains as original as ever. I just loved making this recording - we really did just let it rip -and that is pretty much what you get to hear. Let me …

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Episode 300 – Popeye 52:00

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Happy Radio Lads! Don’t mind if I do. A brand new impression from Ed this week, Matthew has a dangerous London experience, plus Vin returns with stories, opinions, and a question. Thanks for downloading the podcast – remember, you can be an Early Worm and catch the show live on Radio X every Sunday 8am – 11am. Get in touch on [email protected] @E…

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Episode 299 - Executive Toilets 54:45

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Happy Radio Lads! Don’t mind if I do. Producer Vin was off this week, much to the disappointment of Ed and Matthew. Luckily for you lot, the disappointment didn’t last long as the boys caught wind of a previously unexplored area of the Radio X building, the 8th floor executive toilets… Also on this week’s episode, Matthew does a terrible impression…

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Episode 298 - Lou Sanders / Pull Your Foghorn 55:10

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Happy Radio Lads! Don’t mind if I do. Lou Sanders joined the boys to share some fascinating egg facts, Matthew posed the question ‘what makes you pull your foghorn?’, and Ed reviews Pale Face Swiss, which he assures us is a band. Thanks for downloading the podcast – remember, you can be an Early Worm and catch the show live on Radio X every Sunday …

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Episode 297 – Richard Herring / Cross Your Enthusiasm 1:06:25

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Happy Radio Lads! Don’t mind if I do. Some Matthew Crosby clarification this week, a disgusting musical choice from Ed, and returning guest Richard Herring! Plus quite an odd question posed by a listener. Thanks for downloading the podcast – remember, you can be an Early Worm and catch the show live on Radio X every Sunday 8am – 11am. Get in touch …

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Episode 296 – Pierre Novellie / I Wish It Just Ended Here 1:09:15

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Happy Radio Lads! Don’t mind if I do. A visit from the brilliant Pierre Novellie this week, plus Matthew hustling and Ed refusing to tell an anecdote. Thanks for downloading the podcast – remember, you can be an Early Worm and catch the show live on Radio X every Sunday 8am – 11am. Get in touch on [email protected] @EdGambleComedy @matthewcrosby …

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Make America Great Again? 43:59

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Two old Hippies, one American and one English, talk about the latest developments over there in the good old US of A. This is the second podcast that I have done with Paul. You may remember the first episode where we talked about living in Haight Ashbury in the late 60s. This one does get a bit into the politics in places - it's kind of inevitable …

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Episode 295 – Ahir Shah / Jungle Is Massive 58:49

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Happy Radio Lads! Don’t mind if I do. Another visit from friend-of-the-show Ahir Shah, Matthew tries his hand at impressions, and Ed is mellow. Thanks for downloading the podcast – remember, you can be an Early Worm and catch the show live on Radio X every Sunday 8am – 11am. Get in touch on [email protected] @EdGambleComedy @matthewcrosby @ahirsh…

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Episode 294 – Hannon’s Dominos 1:02:49

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Happy Radio Lads! Don’t mind if I do. At least 2 texters today, depends how you count them, plus a real ticking off for Vin. And Matthew actually has a big thing to discuss! Thanks for downloading the podcast – remember, you can be an Early Worm and catch the show live on Radio X every Sunday 8am – 11am. Get in touch on [email protected] @EdGambl…

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The Magic of Creativity 45:01

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I'm back chatting with Sam. We are both big fans of Zappa and Beefheart and my plan for this episode was that we would talk about them and their music. We started out there, but we quickly moved on. Take a listen. There's one line in there that really blew my mind. We were talking about being creative, and I've never thought about this before, but …

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Episode 293 – Stuart Laws / Ichthus 47:30

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Happy Radio Lads! Don’t mind if I do. Huge questions raised this week; where does Greater London end? Who is cooler than Mumford & Sons? Should you go to Faversham? Barack Obama or Tony Blair? All this plus the return of show favourite and Nish Kumar-appeaser, Stuart Laws. Thanks for downloading the podcast – remember, you can be an Early Worm and …

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Episode 292 – Disco Gob 1:01:26

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Happy Radio Lads! Don’t mind if I do. All the gossip from backstage at The Traitors Uncloaked (who is following Matthew on Instagram?), plus an exercise in musical criticism from the listeners. Thanks for downloading the podcast – remember, you can be an Early Worm and catch the show live on Radio X every Sunday 8am – 11am. Get in touch on sunday@r…

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Episode 291 – This Next Piece Is Quite Amusing I Think 56:39

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Happy Radio Lads! Don’t mind if I do. Matthew promised much this week (did he deliver?), plus a seismic cultural moment for Producer Vin. Thanks for downloading the podcast – remember, you can be an Early Worm and catch the show live on Radio X every Sunday 8am – 11am. Get in touch on [email protected] @EdGambleComedy @matthewcrosby…

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The Hippie Trail - Part Two 44:17

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I'll come straight out with it - we go well off the tracks in this one, but I've had to leave the title as it is because we already have a Part One. We talk about Hippy slang - What the Indians thought of the Hippies - A bit more about Glastonbury - Where did the Hippies come from - Now and the future - and other stuff. I hope you enjoy listening t…

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Episode 290 – James Acaster / In My Mind, A Soup 58:48

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James Acaster was our surprise guest this week (he had some time to kill), plus your relatives are tight, and you are thick. Thanks for downloading the podcast – remember, you can be an Early Worm and catch the show live on Radio X every Sunday 8am – 11am. Get in touch on [email protected] @EdGambleComedy @matthewcrosby…

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Nick Frost 54:04

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In this week’s episode of Plot Twist, Tom is joined by one of Britain’s most beloved comedy actors, Nick Frost. Best known for his iconic roles in the Three Flavours Cornetto Trilogy (Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz, The World’s End) alongside Simon Pegg, as well as cult favorites like Spaced and Cuban Fury, Nick is back with his latest project: Get Aw…

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Episode 289 – Chloe Petts / Burying Daddy 58:00

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New year, same show, new Matthew grievance. Aside from the geographical argument, there was more of your thickness, plus the return of the fantastic Chloe Petts. Thanks for downloading the podcast – remember, you can be an Early Worm and catch the show live on Radio X every Sunday 8am – 11am. Get in touch on [email protected] @EdGambleComedy @mat…

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The Hippie Trail - Part One 47:46

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In this episode I am talking with Rob Taylor. Rob got in touch with me in connection with research for his PhD project at Oxford University. Normally I get to ask the questions, but in this episode my guest was the host and I got to relax and come up with the answers. This is a two part podcast episode. Subjects include, Hippy Politics, Psychedelic…

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Episode 288 – Bones 1:06:55

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A wealth of texters this week encompassing food, shame, and the name James. Thanks for downloading the podcast – remember, you can be an Early Worm and catch the show live on Radio X every Sunday 8am – 11am. Get in touch on [email protected] @EdGambleComedy @matthewcrosbyBy Global

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Episode 287 – The 12 Listeners Of Thickmas 59:44

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Matthew overcame the stress to deliver his 12 Listeners Of Thickmas song, but that wasn’t before tales of Slipknot, even ruder songs, and the Mad Men mash-up we didn’t know we needed. Thanks for downloading the podcast – remember, you can be an Early Worm and catch the show live on Radio X every Sunday 8am – 11am. Get in touch on [email protected]…

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Episode 286 – Rob Auton / Sistine Chapel Roan 46:43

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Time for another MOT visit, another visit from Rob Auton, and another search for the 12 Listeners of Thickmas. Thanks for downloading the podcast – remember, you can be an Early Worm and catch the show live on Radio X every Sunday 8am – 11am. Get in touch on [email protected] @EdGambleComedy @matthewcrosby @RobertAuton @RobAuton…

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Friends Round Friday... with Bill Bailey, Mel Giedroyc and Harry Hill! 28:37

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We say goodbye to Friends Round Friday, with a hilarious trio, a huge trombone and a leaf blower!By BBC Radio 2

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Episode 285 – Show 285 1:07:42

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A huge landmark show this week, plus the introduction of the 12 Listeners Of Thickmas. Thanks for downloading the podcast – remember, you can be an Early Worm and catch the show live on Radio X every Sunday 8am – 11am. Get in touch on [email protected] @EdGambleComedy @matthewcrosbyBy Global

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The Creative Process 41:12

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In this episode I chat with Sam Dodson. Sam is an artist - check out the episode art, and was once a musician in a band - check out the music - Loop Guru 1996. I would say, definitely more than me, Sam has stuck to his creative principles. I'm paraphrasing here but it roughly goes along the lines of 'Don't follow the money, and if you need to eat..…

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Friends Round Friday... with Jack Whitehall, Diane Morgan and Lloyd Griffith 28:08

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There’s talk of proper sausages… salt and vinegar crisps… and being ghosted by Paul Heaton!By BBC Radio 2

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Episode 284 – Angela Barnes / Adam Riches and John Kearns / Soupy Phillip and The Boy 1:11:27

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A whole host of brilliant guests and half-guests this week as Ed returned! Plus another classic Crosby mishap, more fodder for Vast Slug, and Peter Pan’s arms. Thanks for downloading the podcast – remember, you can be an Early Worm and catch the show live on Radio X every Sunday 8am – 11am. Get in touch on [email protected] @EdGambleComedy @matth…