Best Zip Simons Podcasts (2025)

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Simon Amstell; Fetal Reindeer, Zip Zap Boing?, Soft Animal, Fly in the room, Gay Hula Hoop – Pedro Leandro | Talk Box Ep.13 50:49

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This week, Rich welcomes the brilliantly chaotic Pedro Leandro — comedian, hula-hoop wielder, and creator of Soft Animal, now at Edinburgh Fringe 2025. They talk: Pedro’s experience coming out — and Rich's own version of “coming out” to his parents… as a comedian Why some show ideas make you sick (literally) The terror of Zip Zap Boing A fly that s…

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Off Liquids; First time we met, Sopranos and Standup – Ray Badran | Talk Box Ep.15 1:05:32

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This week, Rich is joined by the brilliantly deadpan Ray Badran, who’s bringing his new show King of the Table to the Edinburgh Fringe. In this ep: 🚰 Ray is off liquids for reasons… 🍝 Why The Sopranos makes great pre-gig TV 🎤 Stand-up on different continents 👋 His awkward first meeting with Rich 👑 The royal origins of King of the Table 🥄 Table poli…

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My first half Fest; I hate promotion, 81-82% ready, Tolerance, Fridges, Stick a rat under your pillow – Jessica Fostekew | Talk Box Ep.14 49:34

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This week, Rich sits down with the mighty Jessica Fostekew, who’s bringing her latest show Iconic Breath to just half the Edinburgh Fringe this year — so get in while you can. In this ep: 🧠 How Jess measures creative readiness (spoiler: not 100%) 🎭 The mental load of promotion 🧊 Fridges and metaphorical tolerance 🐀 What happens when you stick a rat…

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Wet Hair; CHRISTBRIDE, Prospect of Getting Banned, Sausage Rolls, Obsession w/ Ren Fairs — Bebe Cave | Talk Box Ep. 12 52:12

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Rich is joined by the wonderfully chaotic Bebe Cave, who turned up rain-drenched and ready to talk about her bold new solo show, CHRISTBRIDE — heading to Edinburgh Fringe. They cover: How showing up soaking wet sets the tone Her unique and unfiltered approach to storytelling Building a show that might get her banned Fringe nerves, sausage rolls, an…

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Pronouncing Edinbor-ough; Mom’s Charging Me Rent, Accountant or Comic?, Dad Heckles Me — James Trickey | Talk Box Ep. 11 56:06

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James Trickey joins Rich for a cracking Talk Box chat — covering rent, risk, and the chaos of comedy careers. They get into: Saying "Edinburgh" like a local (or trying to) James’s Fringe show Don’t Count On Me Ditching traditional paths for stand-up Family reactions — and a heckle from his own dad Rich’s own career U-turns and shared comic chaos Wi…

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Dogs Smell Ghosts, Luke Wants Revenge, Costa Rica and Slow Horses - Luke McQueen | Ep.10 54:43

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This week’s Talk Box guest is the ever-inventive, never-predictable Luke McQueen — comedian, provocateur, and Fringe agent of chaos. He and Rich dive into: Why dogs might be comedy’s best diagnosticians Luke’s new Edinburgh Fringe show (and the personal revenge behind it) What Costa Rica did to his brain Playing “someone” in Slow Horses The fine li…

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Boosh Beginnings, Uni Days with Noel, Dave the Photographer — Dave Brown | Talk Box Ep. 9 1:03:53

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In this week’s Talk Box, Rich reunites with Boosh brother and longtime friend Dave Brown — actor, photographer, creative director, and the original Bollo. They talk: University days with Noel Fielding The scrappy beginnings of The Mighty Boosh Dave’s evolution from performing to photography Creative freedom, collaboration — and the possibility of f…

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History of The Bill Murray, Life-Changing Comedy Tapes, Use the Algorithm — Barry Ferns | Talk Box Ep.8 1:01:18

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This week on Talk Box, Rich welcomes Barry Ferns — stand-up comedian, founder of The Bill Murray venue, and the kind of comic who always has a dozen projects in motion. Together they dig into: The origin of The Bill Murray (the comedy venue, not the man) The cassette tapes that helped shape Barry’s comedy worldview Navigating the algorithm in moder…

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Danny Wallace's Non-Catholic Guilt, Sega Power, Mags Mags Mags, & Producing the Boosh | Talk Box Ep. 7 52:00

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On this episode of Talk Box, Rich welcomes writer, presenter, and creative force Danny Wallace. From publishing Sega Power in the 90s to producing The Mighty Boosh’s original radio show, Danny’s career has spanned magazines, TV, radio, and beyond. Expect stories and insights from a true renaissance man of UK media, including: Early days in chaotic …

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Wonka Pranks, Ghosts & Plugging Your Mates | Rakhee Thakrar – Talk Box Ep.6 1:10:38

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In episode four, Rakhee Thakrar enters the box with stories from the chocolate factory to the spirit realm:– Behind-the-scenes chaos from Wonka– Her haunted connection to Ghosts (the show, and maybe otherwise?)– The art of plugging your mates like a proRich tries to stay present, but she might be too charming for this dimension.#RakheeThakrar #Wonk…

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Onion Hands, Lou on Tour, the Time Lou Wrecked My Flat, Lou Gets Cancelled, Meat-Eating Satanists — Lou Sanders I Talk Box Ep. 5 1:04:51

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In this episode of Talk Box, Lou Sanders joins Rich to talk about… well, a lot.Including:– Why her hands smelled like onions– Wrecking Rich’s flat (possibly cursed?)– Tour life, cancellations, and navigating chaos– Plus… meat-eating Satanists and other gentle topicsAs usual, Rich mostly tries to stay on track, Lou says things she might regret, and …

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Touring Tales, Robots, British Comedy & Crypto…zoology that is! — Rhys Darby I Ep. 4 1:13:48

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In this ep of Talk Box, Rhys Darby jumps into the chaos with Rich to talk about: – Life on tour (and how your body stops working) – The dangers of trusting robots – British comedy vs New Zealand vibes – And yes… cryptozoology. It’s not crypto, relax. There's also talk of mythical creatures, real touring injuries, and how to avoid being replaced by …

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Showbiz parenting, Impro or Improv?, Son of a Footballer, Renaissance Man — Steen Raskopoulos I Talk Box Ep. 3 59:34

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In this episode of Talk Box, Rich Fulcher welcomes the endlessly versatile Steen Raskopoulos — a man juggling high-level comedy with the slightly harder gig: being a new dad. They get into: – Life as a working parent in showbiz – Whether it’s “Impro” or “Improv” (and why it still matters somehow) – Comedy identity crises and stage survival – What i…

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Starting Out With ‘Footlights', Charles Dickens, Boosh & How she broke up ‘Five’ — Lucy Montgomery I Talk Box Ep. 2 1:15:03

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Get tickets to see Rich perform LIVE in London next week where he is headlining the Moth Club on 4 June ➡️ https://rb.gy/3gdrjz In this episode of Talk Box, Rich is joined by the brilliant, multi-hyphenate Lucy Montgomery — actor, writer, producer, and longtime comedy ally. They talk about: – Lucy’s work on the hit series Dodger with her husband Rh…

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Dan’s a Digital Nomad, Bob Dylan, Brown Noise, German Comedy & Johnny Two Hats - Dan Clark I Talk Box Ep. 1 1:07:20

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In the first ever episode of Rich Fulcher’s Talk Box, I sit down with the one and only Dan Clark — comedian, filmmaker, reluctant adult, and yes… Johnny Two Hats (for those who know, you know). Topics include going off the grid, Bob Dylan, SNL, Dan’s film ‘A Kind of Kidnapping’, Fill-in-the-Blank, German comedy, Boosh reunion(?) and the omnipresent…

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Rich Fulcher Has a Podcast (and Maybe a Tiny Problem) 0:39

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Hello there. I’m Rich Fulcher, and this is your official warning: I have a podcast now. Yes, really. It’s full of strange thoughts, stranger guests, and even stranger bodily sensations. Expect a mix of unexpected interviews, questionably helpful insights, and possibly a few improvised soundscapes of my inner psyche. This is just a quick announcemen…

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Simon Amstell; Fetal Reindeer, Zip Zap Boing?, Soft Animal, Fly in the room, Gay Hula Hoop – Pedro Leandro | Talk Box Ep.13 50:49

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Off Liquids; First time we met, Sopranos and Standup – Ray Badran | Talk Box Ep.15 1:05:32

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My first half Fest; I hate promotion, 81-82% ready, Tolerance, Fridges, Stick a rat under your pillow – Jessica Fostekew | Talk Box Ep.14 49:34

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Wet Hair; CHRISTBRIDE, Prospect of Getting Banned, Sausage Rolls, Obsession w/ Ren Fairs — Bebe Cave | Talk Box Ep. 12 52:12

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Pronouncing Edinbor-ough; Mom’s Charging Me Rent, Accountant or Comic?, Dad Heckles Me — James Trickey | Talk Box Ep. 11 56:06

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Dogs Smell Ghosts, Luke Wants Revenge, Costa Rica and Slow Horses - Luke McQueen | Ep.10 54:43

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Boosh Beginnings, Uni Days with Noel, Dave the Photographer — Dave Brown | Talk Box Ep. 9 1:03:53

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History of The Bill Murray, Life-Changing Comedy Tapes, Use the Algorithm — Barry Ferns | Talk Box Ep.8 1:01:18

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Danny Wallace's Non-Catholic Guilt, Sega Power, Mags Mags Mags, & Producing the Boosh | Talk Box Ep. 7 52:00

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Wonka Pranks, Ghosts & Plugging Your Mates | Rakhee Thakrar – Talk Box Ep.6 1:10:38

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Onion Hands, Lou on Tour, the Time Lou Wrecked My Flat, Lou Gets Cancelled, Meat-Eating Satanists — Lou Sanders I Talk Box Ep. 5 1:04:51

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Touring Tales, Robots, British Comedy & Crypto…zoology that is! — Rhys Darby I Ep. 4 1:13:48

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Showbiz parenting, Impro or Improv?, Son of a Footballer, Renaissance Man — Steen Raskopoulos I Talk Box Ep. 3 59:34

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Starting Out With ‘Footlights', Charles Dickens, Boosh & How she broke up ‘Five’ — Lucy Montgomery I Talk Box Ep. 2 1:15:03

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Dan’s a Digital Nomad, Bob Dylan, Brown Noise, German Comedy & Johnny Two Hats - Dan Clark I Talk Box Ep. 1 1:07:20

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Rich Fulcher Has a Podcast (and Maybe a Tiny Problem) 0:39