Mr Blobby: First Ever Podcast, Noel Edmunds, Politics, Chaos, Mrs Blobby and more.

Tim Oliver: The UK’s Ricky Gervias/David Brent Lookalike Tells All

For 21 years, Tim Oliver has made a career out of looking like Ricky Gervais. He was the body double for Ricky on The Muppets Most Wanted. He performed stand-up as David Brent on Broadway. He has a story about Mr. T, a Prius, and David Beckham’s bony backside that you will genuinely not believe.In this episode of the Ask Bigger Podcast, Tim Oliver sits down with Simon Hood to discuss 21 years of impersonating other people and shares insane stories from his career, including: The Muppets shoot. The recent New York documentary premiering at Leicester Square. The Britain’s Got Talent days. The Mr. T Prius incident where David Beckham’s lookalike’s bony backside came through a windscreen. Interviewing Ricky Gervais in person for seven pages. Working with The Darkness. And why David Brent is a suit of armour that lets him walk into any room and say absolutely anything.

John Altman aka Nasty Nick Cotton from EastEnders: Threats from Charles Bronson, June Brown & Unfiltered Stories

Nasty Nick. One of the most iconic villains in British TV history. In this episode of Ask Bigger, John Altman joins us for a completely unfiltered conversation and nothing is off limits. From a surreal story involving Charles Bronson, to his real-life bond with June Brown, this episode dives deep into the moments that defined both the man and the character. We cover: * Life on EastEnders and playing Nick Cotton * What it was really like being killed off (and coming back) * His unexpected connection to Star Wars * Winning Rear of the Year * Behind-the-scenes stories and EastEnders gossip you won’t hear anywhere else Raw, funny, and full of stories, this is John Altman like you’ve never heard him before. 🎙️ Follow Ask Bigger for more honest conversations with iconic names.

Mr Blobby: First Ever Podcast, Noel Edmunds, Politics, Chaos, Mrs Blobby and more.

Mr Blobby joins Ask Bigger for his first ever podcast appearance. Yes, really. What follows is exactly what you’d expect… and somehow worse. We attempt to ask serious questions, get life advice, and hold a normal conversation. Mr Blobby responds the only way he knows how. It’s chaotic, nostalgic, slightly painful, and oddly compelling. This might be the strangest podcast episode ever recorded.

Iain Lee: The 11 O'Clock Show, Cocaine & Saving a Life on Live Radio

In this episode of Ask Bigger, we sit down with broadcaster, comedian and late-night radio icon Iain Lee. From The 11 O’Clock Show to RI:SE, and years behind the mic on some of the most unpredictable live radio in the UK, Iain has built a career on moments you simply couldn’t script. This conversation goes everywhere. We talk about: * The early days of The 11 O’Clock Show and crossing paths with Ricky Gervais * The reality behind fame, addiction and cocaine use * Mental health, recovery, and rebuilding * The responsibility of live radio… and the moments that really matter And then there’s the stuff you definitely didn’t expect: - The story behind “Minty Biscuit” - The time he was attacked by an owl - The chaos of late-night callers and completely unplanned moments There are funny moments, uncomfortable truths, and one story about saving a life on live radio that puts everything into perspective. This is raw, honest, and at times completely unpredictable - exactly how great conversation should be.

The Maka Twins: How Two Brothers Turned Cleaning into 500K Followers & Millions of Views

John and James, the identical twins behind the viral cleaning sensation Maka Twins, join Simon Hood to share their extraordinary journey from starting a commercial cleaning company to becoming social media stars with over 500,000 followers and videos reaching 5-10 million views monthly.In this honest and inspiring conversation, the twins reveal:• How they built their viral presence by "cleaning places nobody asks you to clean"• The moment they almost gave up (1st February 2024) – just weeks before their breakthrough• Why they focus on people's reactions over view counts• How being themselves transformed their content and business• Their unique approach to commercial cleaning that values team members as individuals, not just "cleaners"• The philosophy that "somebody always has it worse" that keeps them grounded• Their vision for the "Unsung Heroes" series – giving back to overlooked workers across industriesFrom playground equipment to bin lorries, the Maka Twins have redefined what cleaning content can be. But beyond the viral videos lies a story of resilience, brotherhood, and a mission to change how society views the cleaning industry.The twins share practical wisdom for content creators and entrepreneurs: why they value engagement over vanity metrics, how variety keeps cleaning interesting, and why the hardest moments often come just before breakthrough.Their goals? Become the number one office cleaning company in London, then the UK, then the world – whilst championing their team and highlighting unsung heroes everywhere through experiences they'll never forget.If you're one bad month away from giving up on your dream, this conversation might just be what you need to hear.