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This week, Rob welcomes a guest with one of the most eclectic careers you'll ever hear about. From podium dancing and working on oil rigs to becoming a stand-up comedian and hosting a jazz radio show, Marcus Brigstocke has truly done it all! In this episode, Rob uncovers the fascinating stories behind Marcus's diverse career path. Marcus candidly shares his struggles with an eating disorder and addiction from a young age, revealing how finding the right support helped him discover new passions like music and dance. He also shares the heartwarming story of how he got together with his wife, Rachel Parris, and what it’s like to create their podcast, "How Was It For You?". Plus, Marcus gives an exclusive sneak peek into his upcoming stand-up show, which may be called "What A Man," set to debut next year.

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Join Rob this week as he explores the career of a performer who has continuously pushed the boundaries of comedy and captivated audiences with her sharp wit and unique talent. It is of course, Doon Mackichan. In this episode, Doon shares what it was like being discovered by Armando Iannucci and the early days of improv and comedy. Rob finds how the award-winning sketch improv series ‘Smack the Pony’ started and the pair also discuss Doon’s book, ‘My Lady Parts: A Life Fighting Stereotypes.’

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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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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…