Joseph Parsons and Joseph Emslie are best mates and widely celebrated stand up comedians. Every week, they have a light hearted and hilarious chat about all sorts of important and very unimportant things, in the way that only best friends can.
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Joseph Parsons, comedian and host of the Big Sport Pod, curates a star-studded lineup of comedic talent ready to test their sport knowledge to the limits. In a hilarious quiz designed to play along at home, this podcast is for the sport lovers and for those who like comedians getting things wrong. But that's not all! This podcast also invites esteemed journalists and captivating figures from the world of sport, with a strong emphasis on the vibrant LGBT+ community. So sit back, relax, and ge ...
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This week, Parsons dines out 3 times and does London's tourist scene. Emslie goes house hunting and what are the best board games? Emslie has the answers! Emslies Mach fest show is on sale here: https://machcomedyfest.co.uk/show/2025/joseph-emslie/ If you want to see Parsons in Leeds (and why wouldn't you), you can buy tickets at: https://www.josep…
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Emslie's finally writing a show, so it's time for Parsons to pester him about how it's going. The boys also discuss the worst delivery companies and Parsons talks about life with a kitten. Emslies Mach fest show is on sale here: https://machcomedyfest.co.uk/show/2025/joseph-emslie/ If you want to see Joseph Parsons on tour, you can buy tickets at: …
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In this weeks episode, Parsons has a cultural day out and a restaurant experience to remember. Meanwhile Emslie ponders whether to become a meat eater again. Oh... and Parsons outlines how he would run a dictatorship. Emslies Mach fest show is on sale here: https://machcomedyfest.co.uk/show/2025/joseph-emslie/ If you want to see Joseph Parsons on t…
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In this weeks episode, Emslie celebrates his 6 month sabbatical, Parsons introduces a new furry friend and the boys talk about what they'd do if they join the army. Emslie is at Mach fest with a work in progress of his new show, you can grab tickets here: https://machcomedyfest.co.uk/show/2025/joseph-emslie/ If you want to see Joseph Parsons on tou…
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The tour is over (for now), so what next for Parsons? The boys also look life before stand up and it's time for another revisit to Parsons' Chat GPT diaries. Emslie is at Mach fest with a work in progress of his new show, you can grab tickets here: https://machcomedyfest.co.uk/show/2025/joseph-emslie/ If you want to see Joseph Parsons in Leeds (and…
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The boys are back with some top chat. Parsons has been to Inside Number 9 live and saw one of the Worlds greatest shopping lists. Emslie exposes his poor spelling and poor maths skills. Do gays use more lube? Well, let's find out. If you want to see Joseph Parsons on tour, you can buy tickets at: https://www.josephparsons.co.uk/tour Emslie's Mach F…
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This week, Parsons and Emslie finally introduce a long awaited feature - Parsons' Chat GPT Diary. The boys also discuss phobias and the punctuality of Pete Doherty. It really is an episode that has it all. If you want to see Joseph Parsons on tour, you can buy tickets at: https://www.josephparsons.co.uk/tour If you want to see Emslie's Mach Fest sh…
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Parsons and Emslie discuss an eventful trip to Glasgow as they go into frank detail about the realities of putting on your first tour as a stand up comedian. Parsons reveals the good and the bad of being on tour, dealing with an unruly couple. Plus the boys recount somewhat bewildering and scary encounter with a man in the centre of Glasgow. Probab…
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Emslie says goodbye to his childhood family home and memories are shared. Also on the menu are claims to fame and some awful fashion choices. If you want to see Joseph Parsons on tour, you can buy tickets at: https://www.josephparsons.co.uk/tour You can contact these most beautiful of boys on social media or simply comment below. Instagram: https:/…
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In this weeks episode, Emslie has an embarrassing moment at a stand up gig and Parsons kicked a ball into his own face. Also on the menu is of course, some top tour chat and Parsons teeth straightening journey. If you want to see Joseph Parsons on tour, you can buy tickets at: https://www.josephparsons.co.uk/tour You can contact these most beautifu…
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Listeners, his tour has "began"! Parsons has started his tour and at the time of recording, we have absolutely no idea how it's gone so far. On this episode the boys talk about getting sayings wrong, making friends in the gym and their issues with the guests on the Graham Norton show. If you want to see Joseph Parsons on tour, you can buy tickets a…
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#8 - Basically we were tw*ts when we were younger and we had jobs
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36:29In this episode Parsons and Emslie talk about their old jobs, including some revelations about Next, Emslie's first paper round and a mad story about Parsons' angry boss in a cafe. The boys also talk nicknames and of course there's a smidge of tour chat. If you want to see Joseph Parsons on tour, you can buy tickets at: https://www.josephparsons.co…
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This week Emslie has a go at Parsons for his approach to dating. Also on the menu, Parsons' new hobby and some driving chat. If you want to see Joseph Parsons on tour, you can buy tickets at: https://www.josephparsons.co.uk/tour You can contact these most beautiful of boys on social media or simply comment below. Instagram: https://www.instagram.co…
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#6 - Happy New Year let's talk about death (a comedy podcast)
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35:24Happy New Year everyone, the boys are back after the festive period with one of their funniest podcasts yet. This episode starts off with school chat and somehow meanders into a light-hearted chat about death. In the words of Ange Postecoglou, "it's just what we do mate". Don't worry you don't need to understand that reference. Anyway! If you want …
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This week, Emslie goes the extra mile to help a stranger and Parsons talks about his Shane McGowan impression at a school assembly. Not sure if you noticed but it's Christmas, so on this weeks festive menu, we indulge in some chat about Christmas traditions, nativity plays and the new fad of every business having a 'wrapped'. If you want to see Jos…
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#4 - Would life be better with dumbphones?
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34:34As promised, the boys talk about Emslie's obsession with getting off smartphones and Parsons shares the stresses, trials and tribulations around his upcoming tour (which couldn't be more on sale). If you want to see Joseph Parsons on tour, you can buy tickets at: https://www.josephparsons.co.uk/tour You can contact these most beautiful of boys on s…
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#3 - Remember when Parsons was on First Dates?
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41:01This week the boys marvel at how their on-the-money prediction about Gregg Wallace lead to the demise of his career just days later. Also on the menu, eating alone alone at restaurants, our geekier sides and Parsons' appearance on First Dates. If you want to see Joseph Parsons on tour, you can buy tickets at: https://www.josephparsons.co.uk/tour Yo…
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Parsons and Emslie return with another dose of top chat. On today's menu, for starters they talk about massages, for main they talk about haircuts, and for dessert they talk about terrible TV. If you want to see Joseph Parsons on tour, you can buy tickets at: https://www.josephparsons.co.uk/tour You can contact these most beautiful of boys on socia…
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Comedians Joseph Parsons and Joseph Emslie return with a new major hit podcast (they hope). In this first episode, the boys introduce themselves by giving each other a thorough review of their worst personality traits. Also covered on the show, the boys talk about burner email accounts, dying on stage in a stand up gig and Greg Wallace for some rea…
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It's the final episode of Series 1 with two more of the most loveable comedians on the circuit. Taking us to the series 1 checkered flag is Fiona Ridgewell and Raj Poojara. This has been a truly wonderful series and there's no better way to finish it off with these two beauties. If you like these podcasts, you can donate to help me make series two.…
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This week, stand up comedians Joseph Emslie and John Meagher take on each other with some good natured competitive spirit and some minor accuracy issues with the questions - do not worry, all was rectified in the edit! Again, I'm sporting my gym injury patch for this episode - more about that can be found in my stand up shows! If you like these pod…
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Stand up comedians Will Robbins and Andy Field take each other on this week. True competitive spirit in this bout and a hugely entertaining pod it was too. If you like these podcasts, you can donate to help me make series two. Follow this link to 'buy me a Ko-fi' - https://ko-fi.com/bigsportpod Follow Andy on https://www.instagram.com/anne_d_field …
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In this episode, stand up and playwright Archie Maddocks takes on comedian Joe Bingham. Just a little note about why I have a big patch on my head - I injured myself at the gym. This was a great fight bristling with competitive energy and marred only slightly by a few technical hiccups and sound issues. If you like these podcasts, you can donate to…
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Another two top comedians, Alexandra Haddow and Michael May face off this week to see who's got the better sporting knowledge. A top feast of sporting comedy with two of the UK's most supremely talented stand up comedians. If you like these podcasts, you can donate to help me make series two. Follow this link to 'buy me a Ko-fi' - https://ko-fi.com…
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Online sensation and stand up comedian Ali Woods takes on comedian and podcast host Rich Spalding. This is a brilliant way to start the brand new series and brand new format. These two fought valiantly showing some very impressive sport knowledge along the way! If you like these podcasts, you can donate to help me make series two. Follow this link …
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This episode was recorded just after the World Cup and was a real belter. Jake Williamson is an athlete and Stonewall ambassador who came on to chat about his experiences of homophobia in sport and what he's doing now to help the sporting world move forward. We also talked about the World Cup final (it's never too late to talk about that final). Al…
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World Cup Special: Harry Monaghan - Martinez's cock glove, Shithousery and has Qatar's sportswashing effort been successful?
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52:27It's the final World Cup special podcast. This week we have the glorious comic mind of Harry Monaghan. We discussed the World Cup Final, Shithousery and Qatar's sportswashing efforts. As with most of these podcasts, we've attempted to balance the silly with the serious. Harry was a superb guest and really is someone you must follow. For more Harry:…
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World Cup Special: Andy Field - Best World Cup ever, boring Harry Kane and Messi brilliance
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54:11This week I'm joined by the incredible Andy Field. We talk about Infantino's 'best world cup' claims, that England defeat and try and dissect why Messi is so good. As always, this was brilliantly stupid but incredibly fun. Do catch Andy Field online and on stage! For more Andy, visit: https://www.instagram.com/anne_d_field And finally if you want t…
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World Cup Special: Alice India and Lew Fitz - England are actually good, gossip and Alice's son
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53:57This week I'm joined by two absolutely wonderful comedic talents. We talk about England being actually good, Alice adopting Maguire and, to be honest, we cover more gossip than ever before on a sport podcast. This was the silliest bag of fun to record and I'm sure you'll love it. For more on Alice India, visit: https://www.instagram.com/popularcome…
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World Cup Special: Huge Davies and Jamie D'Souza - Rise of Maguire, fickle fans and hidden talents
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55:00This week I'm joined with the brilliant comedians Huge Davies and Jamie D'Souza to talk all things England ahead of the Senegal match. If you're watching or listening to this after, not to worry! We talk about lots of other evergreen topics such as what England player would make the best TV presenter and uncover a hidden talent of Huge's. For more …
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Today we talk about the Rugby League World Cup with Rugby League star Keegan Hirst. Keegan broke new ground in the game of Rugby League, coming out as gay in 2015. With that in mind, we don't only focus on the rugby, but also dip into some good chat about being gay and in sport. Trigger warning: Between 47th and 49th minute of this pod, We have a v…
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World Cup Special: Katie Green and Ed Night - FIFA, England victorious and concussion subs
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52:09It's episode 3 and I'm joined by the wonderful Katie Green and Ed Night. Both absolutely killing the comedy scene, they came to chat all things World Cup with the latest disappointing FIFA display, a far less disappointing England display and we look at the games coming up this week. Want to support the pod? Donate here: https://ko-fi.com/bigsportp…
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Here's the longer chat that you heard a snippet of in Episode 1 of the Big Sport Pod. Andrew jumped on a zoom call with me to talk a bit more in depth about the issues surrounding the World Cup in Qatar. #sport #podcast #qatar2022 #worldcup2022 #lgbtqBy Joseph Parsons
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World Cup Special: Andrew White and Raj Poojara - Qatar concerns, terrible bets and England predictions
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50:45It's the first episode of the Big Sport Pod and I am delighted to welcome Andrew White and Raj Poojara on the pod. Both phenomenal comedians, they share their opinions on the upcoming World Cup. We talk human rights, goalkeeper breakthroughs and our tips for this years title. Want to support the pod? Donate here: https://ko-fi.com/bigsportpod Find …
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