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This week Rob welcomes comedian, actress and Yorkshire lass Jessica Knappett onto the podcast. The pair dive into a wide range of topics from health, wellness and psilocybin- those are magic mushrooms in case you didn’t know! To the roles and comedy moments Jessica has become most well-known for, from The Inbetweeners to Taskmaster. Jessica also shares stories with Rob from her latest project, the new podcast 'Perfect Day,' discussing the inspiration behind it and what listeners can expect. Don't miss this episode filled with humour, intriguing stories, and a sneak peek into Jessica Knappett's exciting new podcast! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Join Rob this week as he welcomes the multi-talented Nina Conti onto the podcast. Best known for her incredible and hilarious ventriloquism skills, Nina shares how she found her way into this world. The pair enjoy an impromptu ventriloquism master class, Nina talks about where she found her inspiration and what goes through her mind when she's on stage. Nina also shares stories about her late mentor, experimental theatre director, Ken Campbell. Rob finds out about Nina’s upcoming Edinburgh Fringe show and tour, ‘Whose Face Is It Anyway?’ As well as what it was like to direct her, soon to be released, film ‘Sunlight’ and her role in the upcoming Spinal Tap 2. Don't miss this episode filled with laughter, fascinating insights, and a preview of Nina Conti's latest and greatest work! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on the podcast, we travel from the glam streets of Chelsea to sweet success in the confectionery industry, via being Hunted on Channel 4. Jamie Laing's rise to fame is pretty eclectic. He tells us all about how he came to become part of the reality show "Made In Chelsea," reminisces about our first encounter on "Would I Lie to You" and how he scored his gig on Radio 1. Plus, Jamie shares an unforgettable celebrity moment from a recent Taylor Swift concert. And we get the lowdown on his latest podcast, "Great Company." Don't miss this episode packed with behind-the-scenes stories, laughs, and insights into Jamie Laing's extraordinary career! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Join Rob for an exclusive interview with a true legend of British comedy. Our guest has shaped some of the most iconic shows that have kept us laughing for decades. He’s the creative genius behind the timeless "Blackadder," the innovative "QI," and the satirical "Spitting Image." It’s the one and only John Lloyd. They chat about John directing “the greatest music video of all time”. Discover how Rob and John first crossed paths, and hear John share the poignant events that inspired his son Harry, aka Waiting For Smith, to embark on a music career and release his latest track, "Raised Up." This is an episode packed with laughter, inspiration, and a touch of nostalgia you won't want to miss! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Join Rob as he welcomes his friend and fellow actor, the rising star Emily Bader, to the pod. Together, they share behind-the-scenes stories from their latest Tudor fantasy series, "My Lady Jane." Emily bravely treats Rob to an accent masterclass and reveals the on-set antics that left the crew terrified. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Join Rob this week as he chats to comedian, writer and actor Chris McCausland. The pair discuss Chris’s varied background, from software engineering to an almost MI5 agent. Rob finds out how Chris broke into the comedy scene and Chris shares stories from his latest and long running tour, Yonks! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, Rob welcomes a friend on the pod that he’s been performing with since school. Together they are part of the most anticipated Christmas special, Gavin & Stacey. It is of course Ruth Jones. The pair talk about their early acting days together and Ruth shares an awkward encounter with Gwyneth Paltrow. Rob delves into Ruth's current West End role in Sister Act The Musical and they share stories about life as alter-egos, Uncle Bryn and Nessa. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week Rob is joined by Danish actor, and undercover musician, Claes Bang to talk about his upcoming historical epic, William Tell. Claes shares how his career has exploded on the global stage after his award-winning performance in The Square, starring alongside Elisabeth Moss and Dominic West. The pair discuss their comedy connections, from to Sharon Horgan to Stephen Merchant, and Claes shares how Mark Gatiss helped him find humour in the darker roles, while taking on Dracula. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

From flying cars in rural England to the dancefloors of Brooklyn, this week's guest has done it all. Join Rob as he welcomes star of the stage and screen, Adam Garcia, onto the pod. Adam shares what it was like working with the Bee Gees and being part of the stage production of Saturday Night Fever. The pair discuss their experiences working with mutual friend Kenneth Branagh and Adam shares stories from his current nationwide tour of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

From the glamorous world of the New York modeling scene to London's comedy circuits, this week’s guest, Michelle de Swarte, has done it all. Rob finds out how Michelle was discovered, about her move to America and what drew her into comedy. The pair also discuss working with Katherine Ryan and Michelle reveals the inspiration behind her new comedy drama series, Spent. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

From political outrage to scathing between broadcast rants. He's everyone's favourite fictional political correspondent, it is of course Tom Walker aka Jonathan Pie. Rob finds out the story behind Jonathan Pie and the long road to viral success. The pair discuss comedy inspirations and Tom shares what he'd like to do next. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on the pod Rob welcomes one of Ireland's best-known comedians and actresses, Aisling Bea. The pair talk about Aisling's early life and what it was like working with Domhnall Gleeson and Andrea Riseborough on Channel 4’s Alice & Jack. As well as the upcoming series 2 of Avoidance with Romesh Ranganathan. Aisling also openly shares how she has found ways to manage her ADHD. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kicking off the new series on the pod, Rob welcomes a big guest who’s everyone’s favourite King of suburbia. From murder mysteries to gold heists, he’s done it all. It is of course the hugely talented, Tom Davis! Rob and Tom chat about his latest tour and what it was like working with Lee Mack and Timothée Chalamet. The pair also discuss the highs and lows of touring and Tom reveals why he had to become a secret sausage dealer on the set of Wonka… See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, Rob looks back at some of the biggest Hollywood guests he's had on the pod. Revisiting Michael Cera, who shares how he found acting; David Harbour on how he landed his role in Stranger Things and Will Ferrell who shares how he once pranked Rob on set... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For the fourth and final instalment of the Best Of compilations, Rob looks back at more of the best bits from the series. From Ben Miller on how he broke into the comedy scene, to Anton Du Beke on ballroom dancing and Joanna Lumley on the swinging sixties and seventies in London. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

From Take That to Mid Morning Matters, this week on the pod, Rob looks back at more of the best moments from the series. Revisiting Robbie Williams, who shares the secrets behind his performances. Katherine Ryan, who talks about balancing comedy with having children and Tim Key, on the stories behind Sidekick Simon. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, Rob looks back at some of the best moments of the series. From Steve Coogan on Julia Davis and Alan Partridge, to Steve Pemberton on the final series of Inside No. 9 and Ashley Jensen sharing stories about some of the famous faces she worked with on Extras. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on the pod, Rob looks back at more of the best bits from this series. From Julia Davis on Human Remains, Michael Palin on performing Monty Python and Dara Ó Briain on making Samuel L. Jackson laugh, and annoying Mark Wahlberg. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For the last episode of this series, Rob welcomes fellow comedian Paul Foot onto the pod. Rob finds out about Paul’s surprising love of spiders and what made him decide to get into stand up. Paul also reveals the moment where his anxiety and depression disappeared and why this is the inspiration behind his latest tour, Dissolve. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Actor, poet and the best-known sidekick in radio. This week's guest is far from low- key, it is of course the comedy genius, Tim Key. Rob finds out how Tim found his own unique brand of comedy on stage and the pair share Saxondale stories. Tim reveals what it was like being cast as Sidekick Simon and being in a scene with the character Alan Partridge. Tim also discusses his new poetry anthology, Chapters. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.