Who remembers Spangles?

The Sordid Past of Keir Starmer

There is no Kier Starmer in this episode. Some comedian gossip included and not limited to Bob Monkhouse, Spiderman's Dad, Marcus Brigstocke's sexy dancing and find out who Scott Adams nearly had a fight with. Subscribe and follow. Go on. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

The Truth About Britannia Pier!

This week we're recording live from the dressing room of the iconic Britannia Pier in Great Yarmouth, and we've got a very special guest — Shea, the man behind the bookings at one of the UK's most beloved seaside venues. We chat about what it's like to programme a 1,300-seat pier theatre, the acts that refuse to die (think Jim Davidson, Roy Chubby Brown, Joe Pasquale and Mick Miller), and the shows that sold out with almost zero effort. Plus, Shea shares his best crowd disasters, a kebab-fuelled night out with Neil 'Razor' Ruddock, and why a certain Mancunian B&B owner ended up at a Morrissey gig by complete accident. We also get into K-pop, Kevin Bloody Wilson, the eternal question of bigger chairs, and whether Michael Barrymore could ever stage a comeback. Equal parts nostalgia, comedy industry chat and Great Yarmouth love letter — don't miss it. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

World Exclusive: The Comedy Special That Shouldn’t Work (Matt Price)

World exclusive. We sat down with Matt Price to talk about a stand-up special that looks like it’s on the verge of collapse — bad lighting, chaotic crowd, and a man who probably shouldn’t be anywhere near the tech. And somehow… it works. See here.https://youtu.be/iiZnljvMpAc?si=bR8H_6n7IilsDlyB We get into chaos vs control, why polished specials might be missing the point, and whether this kind of comedy is actually closer to the real thing. Also — full disclosure — half this interview didn’t record. Which, given the subject matter, feels weirdly appropriate. It’s messy. It’s unpredictable. And it might be exactly what comedy needs right now. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Episode 78 – Laughing Is Bad When…

This week we’re diving into the moments where laughing will get you judged, cancelled, or quietly asked to leave. From real-life disasters to the kind of situations where you really shouldn’t laugh (but absolutely do), we count down our Top 5 inappropriate laughs. We also get into the rise of shows like Last One Laughing UK – why watching comedians try not to laugh is so addictive, and what it says about where comedy is heading. Plus: – Celebrities losing their heads (again) and why it keeps happening – The dramatisation around Huw Edwards and how media turns real-life into spectacle – And a surprisingly honest look at why British comedy might be falling behind Australia right now Scott and Pablo do their best to hold it together… with mixed results. Listen now… just maybe not when you’re somewhere you shouldn’t laugh. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Top 5 Pub Crimes Everyone Pretended Were Normal

Episode 77 of Who Remembers Spangles? heads back to the kind of pub that would never survive today… This week’s Top 5: Retro Pub No-Nos 🍺 From jukebox abusers to bar blockers and some seriously questionable Saturday lunchtime behaviour — it’s a proper trip back to when pubs were chaos, smoky, and completely unregulated. You’ll definitely recognise a few of these… and there’s a fair chance you were one of them. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.