Rob Rouse: Unpacking Sitcoms, Stand-Up and TK Maxx Underpants

Rob Rouse arrived fresh from toe surgery, delivered an entire conversation in his unmistakably chaotic style, and somehow made TK Maxx's pant cages the intellectual centrepiece of the episode.Rob Rouse is a British comedian and actor known for his energetic performances and quick comebacks, with appearances on Upstart Crow and 8 Out of 10 Cats, and as co-host of The Unlikely Weightlifters Podcast with Tom Wrigglesworth.Why canned laughter in sitcoms works the way it does — and the strange mechanics behind what makes audiences laughHow comedy on YouTube differs from traditional television — and whether that gap is closing or wideningAn unexpected admiration for Stacey Solomon's Sort Your Life Out — and what it reveals about the appeal of orderThe underrated genius of 1970s children's TV theme tunes — and why they've stuck around in the memoryConnect with Rob here:InstagramFacebookWebsiteOriginally released under the podcast's former name: Television Times.Find us on social media — links on the About page Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.