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605. I Asked Simon Brodkin Why He's No Longer On TV

EPISODE · Jan 8, 2026 · 1H 12M

605. I Asked Simon Brodkin Why He's No Longer On TV

from heretics. · host Andrew Gold

Comedian Simon Brodkin (Lee Nelson, Jason Bent) joins Andrew Gold for a brutally honest conversation about comedy, free speech, and why saying the wrong thing now comes at a cost. From crashing X Factor, Britain’s Got Talent, Kanye West’s Glastonbury set, and confronting prime ministers, to why comedians are increasingly afraid to speak, this episode goes far beyond stunts.Simon reflects on his career, the culture around modern comedy, media gatekeeping, and what it really means to be a heretic today. Funny, uncomfortable, and unfiltered. Follow Simon here: https://www.youtube.com/@SimonBrodkin Chapters: 0:00 Simon Brodkin: Career, Characters & Comedy 7:25 The Stunts: X Factor, Kanye & Political Pranks 18:25 Why Comedy Became Risky 25:25 Cancel Culture, Free Speech & the Left 37:25 Media, the BBC & DEI 47:25 Social Media, Anonymity & Honesty 1:06:25 Being a Heretic Today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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