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Desert Island Dicks

The show that sees you marooned on a desert island with the worst people and the worst things imaginable - hosted by Harriet Kemsley!

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  1. 318

    Introducing: Do I detect a problem?

    Hello fans of Desert Island Dicks! You might have noticed that the podcast is on pause – will it come back!? I really do hope so but for now I’m not sure when... I wanted to let you know that I’m starting a brand new podcast – Do I Detect A Problem? - where I go metal detecting with a guest and have a chat. New episodes every Friday. The first episode with Jason Williamson from the band Sleaford Mods is out this Friday the 16th of January. Please make sure you’ve followed Do I Detect A Problem? on your favourite podcast platform and subscribed on YouTube. I can’t wait for you to see it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  2. 317

    ED NIGHT

    The podcast starts NOW! Harriet welcomes back Ed Night to the podcast! Back after 7 years since his last visit - has his choices changed? Let's find out Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  3. 316

    GIG PIGS: ALEX KEALY & IVO GRAHAM

    GP x DID! The podcast crossover absolutely no one was calling for - some have billed it the McBusted of podcast collaborations. Nonetheless, this episode is a hilarious coming together of 3 very funny people feeling thier way through a very silly format. An absolute pleasure to have Ivo and Alex join Harriet for this week's episode! Enjoy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  4. 315

    LILY PHILLIPS

    Comedian Lily Phillips joins Harriet to share who and what she'd hate to be stuck with on a desert island! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  5. 314

    JOEY PAGE

    Comedian and podcaster Joey Page joins Harriet to share who and what he'd least like to be stuck with on a desert island... listen NOW or watch it, it's up to you mate make your own mind up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  6. 313

    PHIL WANG

    Finally - Philly Philly Wang Wang on Desert Island Dicks! What a time to be alive. Phil joins Harriet to share who and what he'd least like to be stuck with on a desert island. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  7. 312

    FATIHA EL-GHORRI

    Hands down one of the funniest episodes of Desert Island Dicks! We welcome back Fatiha El-Ghorri to the podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  8. 311

    HUGE DAVIES

    Comedian and classically train pianist Huge Davies returns to the Island! This time he joins Harriet with brand new choices for his desert island. It's good to be back! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  9. 310

    CHLOE RADCLIFFE

    We back! And don't we have some treats for you. Kicking off this run of episodes we have American comedian and actor Chloe Radcliffe. Fresh from the red-eye flight from New York, Chloe nails the brief perfectly. Chloe is at the Soho Theatre 15th-17th of May so GO SEE HER LIVE Let us know what you think in the comments or @dickspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  10. 309

    STUART GOLDSMITH

    The comedian's comedian himself Stuart Goldsmith joins Harriet to share who and what he'd hate to be stuck with on a desert island... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  11. 308

    HEIDI REGAN

    Comedian Heidi Regan joins Harriet to share who and what she would hate to be stuck with on a desert island.... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  12. 307

    SEAN MCLOUGHLIN

    Comedian Sean McLoughlin joins Harriet to share who and what he'd hate to be stuck with on a desert island... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  13. 306

    JACOB HAWLEY

    Comedian, podcaster and complete rotter Jacob Hawley returns to the podcast with a completely new bag of dicks! We’re on Patreon! For as little as £3.50 you will be supporting us to create more episodes of the podcast and as a reward you shall receive early access to episodes and completely ad-free listening. Get it here: https://www.patreon.com/c/user?u=24332430 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  14. 305

    BELLA HULL

    The hilariously funny Bella Hull joins Harriet to share who and what she'd hate to be stuck with on a desert island... 00:10 This 01:30 And this We’re on Patreon! For as little as £3.50 you will be supporting us to create more episodes of the podcast and as a reward you shall receive early access to episodes and completely ad-free listening. Get it here: https://www.patreon.com/c/user?u=24332430 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  15. 304

    SUZI RUFFELL

    Happy New Year! The brilliant Suzi Ruffell joins Harriet to share who and what she'd hate to be stuck with on a desert island! We’re on Patreon! For as little as £3.50 you will be supporting us to create more episodes of the podcast and as a reward you shall receive early access to episodes and completely ad-free listening. Get it here: https://www.patreon.com/c/user?u=24332430 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  16. 303

    JAKE LAMBERT

    One of the nicest people to join us on the podcast! Comedian Jake Lambert chooses the people and things he'd least like to be stuck with on a desert island... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  17. 302

    HARRY HILL

    Well would you look at that! That man Harry Hill is on the podcast. Harry joins Harriet to share who and what he'd least like to be stuck with on a desert island... We’re on Patreon! For as little as £3.50 you will be supporting us to create more episodes of the podcast and as a reward you shall receive early access to episodes and completely ad-free listening. Get it here: https://www.patreon.com/c/user?u=24332430 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  18. 301

    TOM KERRIDGE - OLD DICKS

    At a time where food is very much at the forefront of our minds, we’re republishing this episode of the podcast with Michelin star chef and all around lovely man, Tom Kerridge. Fun fact – Tom is the only guest to have appeared on Desert Island Dicks and Desert Island Discs! Recorded with Dan Benedictus back in 2021 - here’s Desert Island Dicks with Tom Kerridge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  19. 300

    ALEXANDRA HADDOW

    Comedian Alexandra Haddow joins Harriet this week! Alexandra returns to the podcast with a whole load of new choices for the desert island! If you haven't already, subscribe to us on Patreon for bonus episodes, ad-free listening and early access to episodes. Get it here: https://www.patreon.com/c/user?u=24332430 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  20. 299

    DARREN HARRIOT

    Comedian Darren Harriot joins Harriet to share... well, everything! Nothing is off limits as Darren guides us through his choices as he discusses circumcision, why he doesn't drink water and why he'll never watch Chris Rock again... We are now on Patreon! And have an early bird offer for the first 150 subscribers. For just £3.50 - price of a coffee (if you live outside London) you'll get early access to episodes, completely ad-free listening and bonus episodes. PLUS submit your own choices for the desert island. Get it here NOW: https://www.patreon.com/c/user/membership?u=24332430 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  21. 298

    ANDREW MAXWELL

    Comedian Andrew Maxwell joins Harriet to choose who and what he'd hate to be stuck with on a desert island. Trigger warning: if you're a big fan of The Beatles, approach with caution! We're now on Patreon! And so if you want more from Desert Island Dicks head over there for early access, ad free listening and bonus episodes - find us here: https://www.patreon.com/c/user?u=24332430 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  22. 297

    OLD DICKS: MELVIN ODOOM

    Old Dicks! This week we're dusting off this excellent episode of the podcast with Melvin Odoom. He's currently surviving the jungle but listen to who he chose as the worst people to be stuck with when we put him on a desert island! We're now on Patreon and so if you want to listen to Desert Island Dicks completely ad-free, you can sign up here: https://www.patreon.com/c/user/membership?u=24332430 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  23. 296

    ZOE LYONS

    Hilarious episode for you this week, Harriet is joined by one of her comedy heroes - Zoe Lyons! This episode is excellent - as are Zoe's choices.... We now have a Desert Island Dicks Patreon - where you can get episodes a day early, completely ad-free PLUS bonus episodes. Get it all here for the price of a pint: https://www.patreon.com/c/user?u=24332430 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  24. 295

    KERRY GODLIMAN

    Actor, comedian and Task Master champion Kerry Godliman joins Harriet to share who and what she'd hate to be stuck with on a desert island! We're now on Patreon! And so if you want more from Desert Island Dicks head over there for early access, ad free listening and bonus episodes - find us here: https://www.patreon.com/c/user?u=24332430 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  25. 294

    ANNOUNCEMENT: Harriet Kemsley is our new host!

    Very excited to announce that the new host of Desert Island Dicks is the brilliant Harriet Kemsley! Her first episode is out tomorrow with Kerry Godliman. To whet your whistle, here's Harriet's episode she recorded with Dan back in 2022! Make sure you've followed so you don't miss an episode and we'll see you tomorrow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  26. 293

    QUINNY

    An absolute pleasure, nay, a privilege to have Scottish musician and songwriter Quinny on the podcast! His Album Outter Monologue is out NOW go and listen to it immediately. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  27. 292

    ZACK SIGNORE

    ANOTHER ONE! Serving another episode for your listening pleasure before our new host takes over in a couple of weeks. This one we recorded a while ago with the brilliant Zack Signore! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  28. 291

    DAN TIERNAN

    The incredibly talented Dan Tiernan joins us to share who and what he'd hate to be stuck with on a desert island! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  29. 290

    PADDY YOUNG

    Today on the podcast we’re joined by the hilarious Paddy Young. Paddy is excellent and I urge you to go and follow him on Instagram - the videos on there are brilliant and you can be the first to find out what he’s up to. Also, we’re one week closer to our new host joining. Have you guessed who it is yet? We would also love to hear from you. Get in touch @dickspod on Instagram and X or dickspod.com/contact and let us know who and what you’d hate to be stuck with on a desert island. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  30. 289

    VITTORIO ANGELONE

    We're back baby! It’s been a while. For reasons I won’t get into we had to stop the podcast for a bit but very excited to say – we’re back. In even more exciting news – from November, Desert Island Dicks will have a brand new host! She’s an incredible comedy talent and I almost can’t believe it’s actually happening.. She recorded her first episode the other day and I can’t wait for you to hear it! Until that moment comes, I’ve got five or six unreleased episodes for your listening pleasure I’ll be releasing in the coming weeks, starting with this beauty with Vittorio Angelone. He’s is currently on tour all around the UK and Ireland with an extra London date being added soon so go book tickets to that now! Make sure you’ve subscribed for announcements and be sure to follow us on socials @dickspod for updates or you can get in touch at dickspod.com/contact. Lovely to be back! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  31. 288

    MORGAN REES

    Comedian Morgan Rees joins James to share who and what he'd hate to be stuck with on a desert island Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  32. 287

    HOME COUNTIES

    Off the back of announcing their debut album Exactly As It Seems, I'm joined by Will and Bill from the band Home Counties! They join me to share who and what they'd hate to be stuck with on a desert island. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  33. 286

    CHARLIE BAKER

    Comedian Charlie Baker joins James to share who and what he'd hate to be stuck with on a desert island. Be sure to follow the podcast @dickspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  34. 285

    LINDSEY SANTORO

    Ahead of her show's in Birmingham and London, comedian Lindsey Santoro joins James to share who and what she'd hate to be stuck with on a desert island. Lindsey is hilarious and lovely - GO AND BUY TICKETS TO SEE HER LIVE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  35. 284

    GABBY BRYAN

    Comedian and podcaster Gabby Bryan joins James to share who and what she'd hate to be stuck with on a desert island. Be sure to follow the podcast @dickspod and you can find Gabby at: https://www.instagram.com/gabbyisbryan/ https://www.tiktok.com/@gabbyisbryan Desert Island Dicks is sponsored by Love Honey! Use the Code DICKSBF now here: www.lovehoney.co/DesertIslandDicks_BF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  36. 283

    JENNY ECLAIR: LIVE!

    This week we're joined by the incredible Jenny Eclair! Recorded live at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival, at The Bedford Pub in Balham. Jenny was on FIRE that night. A huge thank you to everyone that came down and to Giles and the team at Cheerful Earful for having us. This will be Dan's last podcast for a while - sending a lot of love his way and a big thank you to him for being such a good host the past few years. Desert Island Dicks is sponsored by Love Honey! Use the Code DICKSBF now here: www.lovehoney.co/DesertIslandDicks_BF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  37. 282

    DANIEL FOXX

    This week James is joined by comedian Daniel Foxx! It's such a good episode. Daniel joins us to share who and what he'd hate to be stuck with on a desert island. Follow us @dickspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  38. 281

    JOSH PUGH

    Buy tickets to Desert Island Dicks LIVE with Jenny Eclair next week! Oh... and this week we're joined by the hilarious Josh Pugh! Josh joins James to share who and what he'd hate to be stuck with on a desert island. You can catch Josh's biggest UK and Ireland tour to date, ‘Existin’ La Vida Loca’, from 1st February 2024 - tickets at www.joshpughcomic.com. Josh’s debut stand-up special 'Josh Pugh: Live at Birmingham Town Hall’ is also out now and free to watch on YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  39. 280

    TOM HOUGHTON

    James is back in the hot seat and for his first episode back he's joined by comedian Tom Houghton! Be sure to follow the podcast @dickspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  40. 279

    SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT / COMPACT DICKS

    Listen to this special announcement! All change at Dicks HQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  41. 278

    NATASHA DEVON MBE

    The most excellent Natasha Devon joins Dan to share who and what she'd hate to be stuck with on a desert island. Be sure to follow the podcast @dickspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  42. 277

    THIS PARANORMAL LIFE

    Kit and Rory from This Paranormal Life join Dan to share who and what they'd hate to be stuck with on a desert island! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  43. 276

    LAURA RAMOSO

    Sketch-comedian Laura Ramoso joins Dan to share who and what she'd hate to be stuck with on a desert island! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  44. 275

    GHOST HUNS

    The podcast crossover the world, nay the universe, nay! The Afterlife, has been waiting for! Suzie and Hannah from Ghost Huns join Dan to share who and what they'd hate to be stuck with on a desert island! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  45. 274

    GBEMI OLADIPO

    Comedian Gbemi Oladipo joins Dan to share who and what he'd hate to be stuck with on a desert island. Be sure to followthe podcast @dickspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  46. 273

    LORNA ROSE TREEN

    Comedian Lorna Rose Treen joins Dan to share who and what she'd hate to be stuck with on a desert island. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  47. 272

    JORDAN GRAY

    Comedian and vocalist Jordan Gray joins Dan to share who and what she'd hate to be stuck with on a desert islandLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  48. 271

    ROB COPLAND

    Comedian Rob Copland joins Dan to share who and what he'd hate to be stuck with on a desert island. If you're at Edinburgh you must go and see his show, he's very funny. Be sure to follow the podcast @dickspodLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  49. 270

    STUART NIXON

    Currently in Edinburgh with his show Heavy Para, Stuart Nixon joins Dan to share who and what he's hate to be stuck with on a desert island. Be sure to follow @dickspodLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  50. 269

    KATE LUCAS

    Well won't you look who it is... comedian Kate Lucas joins Dan to share who and what she'd hate to be stuck with on a desert island. Be sure to follow the podcast @dickspodLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

The show that sees you marooned on a desert island with the worst people and the worst things imaginable - hosted by Harriet Kemsley!

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Sync Clap

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The show that sees you marooned on a desert island with the worst people and the worst things imaginable - hosted by Harriet Kemsley!

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