The Chronicles of Jim Meskimen | Spinning The Whole Crockery Cupboard

Welcome to the One Hundred & Eighty Eighth Edition of The Chronicles Of Podcast, These are The Chronicles of Jim Meskimen Jim Meskimen — actor, voice artist, impressionist, and comedian joins us to explore his remarkable journey through the world of entertainment. From his early beginnings as an artist for Hanna-Barbera to performing in over 300 projects, Jim shares his fascinating career path and creative process. We dive into how a chance meeting with Harvey Keitel inspired him to pursue acting, his approach to mastering impressions, and the art of learning new voices — complete with a few examples you won’t want to miss. Jim also talks about his popular TikTok videos created with his daughter, the projects he’s most proud of, and what keeps him inspired after decades in the industry. Also this week, Tom kicks things off with a rant about people who set multiple alarms to wake up in the morning – his verdict? Get in the bin! He also tells the tale of his mum’s newfound love for Jon Stewart from The Daily Show, and the boys dive into the anxiety-inducing art of packing your shopping at the supermarket. Plus, Tom shares the ultimate story of karma catching up with a shoplifter in a mineral store. Jamie updates us on his continuing neck issues but finds a silver lining as he catches up on his TV shows, giving his take on Netflix’s chilling true crime hit Monster: The Ed Gein Story. Meanwhile, Tom suffers a brutal week in NFL fantasy football, losing by just 0.1 of a point and blowing a huge bet thanks to Arizona Cardinals running back Emari Demercado. We’ve also got your favourite regular segments! Callum returns with brand new Teachings, including the very important question — are vampires safe in cars? Tom’s Journal delivers more of the funniest and weirdest things he’s found online, our ‘Single of the Week’ highlights two fresh tracks you need to hear, and Jamie’s audience participation challenge asks what flavour YOU would add to the Quality Street selection. Official Website - Jim Meskimen Official Website - The Chronicles of Podcast Affiliate Charity - Sophie Lancaster Foundation