The Josh Widdicombe Podcast

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The Josh Widdicombe Podcast

Listen back to the very best moments of the Josh Widdicombe show including the live shows from the Edinburgh Fringe in 2014 and 2015.

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    Live from the Edinburgh Fringe 2015 - Night 4

    The curtain falls on the Josh Widdicombe XFM show.

  2. 130

    Live from the Edinburgh Fringe 2015 - Night 3

    The show's penultimate night in Edinburgh saw a trip into two very conflicting autobiographies. A chat with James Acaster's parents, a sing along and much more.

  3. 129

    Live from the Edinburgh Fringe 2015 - Night 2

    Hello. Night 2 of Josh live from the Ed Fringe 2015 saw us talking about celebrities in unlikely places and minor roles the audience had in school plays. There was also perhaps the greatest Wiki-Races of all time.

  4. 128

    Live from the Edinburgh Fringe 2015 - Night 1

    The Josh Widdicombe show is back at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival for a special set of 4 farewell shows. Expect the same chaos as the 2014 shows and all the Josh Widdicombe show legends,

  5. 127

    Episode 116 - Turn the lights out.

    A pantheon of legends, a look back at favourite features, and a heartfelt goodbye.

  6. 126

    Episode 115 - The one where it was announced it was the penultimate one.

    With a heavy heart Josh revealed that this was his penultimate show on XFM but Tom Craine and Ivo Graham were around to help him through this difficult time.

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    Episode 114 - Saxophone impressions, mistaken identity, a new game and more crammed in.

    We may be 114 shows in but some of our regular guests still continue to be full of surprises and Matthew Crosby of Pappy's does not disappoint on that front. Josh was also joined by the friendly brilliant face of fellow comic Tom Allen.

  8. 124

    Episode 113 - Childhood schemes, celebrity fashion icons and laying down the rules on Wiki-Races.

    In the company of the delightful Rhys James and Ivo Graham Josh went through questionable fashion choices inspired by celebrities and the amazing schemes you came up with to make money as kids. Wiki-Races keeps going from strength to strength although has has a request and some rules that must now be followed. Listen live Sunday's from 10am-1pm and spread the gospel of the Josh Widdicombe show / podcast.

  9. 123

    Episode 112 - Slaggings off, DIY and Mr Nish Kumar.

    Talking times you should have watched what came out of your mouth and DIY mishaps on this week's show with a long overdue appearance from Nish Kumar. Ivo Graham also took his regular seat and tried to chalk up a first victory in the game that is sweeping the nation, 'Wiki-Races'. Get in touch with the show during the week via [email protected], and listen live each and every Sunday morning from 10am.

  10. 122

    Episode 111 - A clash of Josh Widdicombe show legends!

    You might have felt a rumble on Sunday morning as show legends James Acaster and Ivo Graham both joined Josh. After Josh fulfilled his childhood dream of going to TFI Friday, and in turn stealing a sign from the set we were after your lame memorabilia or things you refuse to part with. Get in touch with the show via [email protected] and spread the word of the podcast to earn yourself cool points.

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    Episode 110 - A packed podcast of fun featuring Birthday Girls, Ivo Graham and more Coolio than you might expect.

    On this edition of the podcast we didn't have enough mics for everyone but we made do to chat unusual wedding table names, regrettable place visits based on others recommendations, and a whole new game to enjoy. Get in touch with the show via [email protected] and spread the gosple of the Josh Widdicombe show - live Sunday's 10am-1pm!

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    Episode 109 - Tim Key has an app idea and we talk babysitting nightmares.

    Hello! Enjoyment in this episode of the podcast comes in the shape of Tim Key and Tom Craine. Any 'Unfinished Business' for Josh? Email that and any other thoughts you have to [email protected]. Don't forget to hit subscribe and tell everyone you know about the show / podcast!

  13. 119

    Episode 108 - An awkward journey in for Lloyd Griffith and a long journey in for Ivo Graham plus we talk odd parties and singing disasters.

    The morning after Eurovision Josh wanted the odd parties you had attended and in-light of our first guest Lloyd Griffith failing in his quest to sing at Wembley we discussed singing disasters.

  14. 118

    Episode 107 - A returning hero in the shape of Joe Lycett.

    Merry day to you podcast listener. The ingredients of the week's show were Unfinished Business, Joe Lycett, Ivo Graham, tellings off, forgotten names, Earl Grey Martinis and Wikipedia.

  15. 117

    BONUS EPISODE 7 – Josh Widdicombe Takeover

    Hello! Josh was off this week, so Xfm’s Saturday morning stalwarts Elis James & John Robins sat in. They talked gatecrashing, Super Furry Animals, and introduced their phone-in feature Textual Healing to the show. If you want to hear more, check the boys out live on Saturdays 10am – 1pm, or download their podcast.

  16. 116

    Episode 106 - Are you being served?

    Bums on seats this week in the studio from Nick Helm and Ivo Graham as well as Nathaniel Metcalfe to deliver the final 'Radio Get With The Times'. One topic of conversation ruled them all which was, "Have you served a celebrity, and what did they buy?". Also Producer Neil failed to deliver a new game for the second week running.

  17. 115

    Episode 105 - Excuse me? Excuse you!

    The essentials you need to know about this week's podcast are our guests were the ever so funny Ed Gamble and Ivo Graham. Producer Neil took a child to task in the street and our brand new game from last week didn't get a second outing. Anything for the show across your week then email [email protected] Thanks for downloading, back live Sundays 10am.

  18. 114

    Episode 104 - Celebrity spotting on foreign soil, no mention of politics and a new game.

    Back from a week off and what a happy show we had. We asked when you'd seen well known faces abroad and debuted a new game that we should have thought about more than just the title. The icing on the cake were our guests, the brilliant Matthew Crosby and Suzi Ruffell.

  19. 113

    Episode 103 - A poem about an Octopus and more besides.

    After a week resting up the show returned with a debut from comedian Joe Bor who blew our minds with a poem about his Octopus. Ivo Graham took on Call My Josh and we went through stories of bad parties and terrible entertainment. Switch on XFM Sunday's from 10am to hear the full live experience and email us with whatever is on your mind to [email protected]

  20. 112

    Episode 102 - Texts from your parents, terrible office parties and the company of the most excellent Iain Stirling and Stuart Goldsmith.

    This week everyone was punctual and on time so there's a full podcast to enjoy! After Producer Fearny was sent some advice via text from his Mum we want your texts from parents and we were also after office party disasters. We went through all that with Iain Stirling and Stuart Goldsmith of the brilliant 'Comedians Comedian Podcast'.

  21. 111

    Episode 101 - Lateness.

    If you notice the podcast is slightly short this week it's because Josh was late for the show meaning we had only two and a bit hours, rather than the full compliment of three. When we got going though we chatted about overheard conversations and Ivo Graham delivered a blockbuster story.

  22. 110

    Episode 100 - A century of show podcasts...we did nothing to celebrate.

    Tip of the hat to you podcast listener. Within episode 100 you shall hear the voices of Josh, Nathaniel Metcalfe previewing The Big Breakfast, Henry Paker chatting safaris and Ivo Graham nattering about A&E. If you have any Unfinished Business about this week's podcast then email [email protected] and set your alarms for next Sunday, 10am to listen live.

  23. 109

    Episode 99 - Trips, tumbles and falls. The consequences or benefits of sharing your name with a celebrity and the company of Tom Craine and Ivo Graham.

    Ever had a fall or accident? We wanted to hear from you this week. We also wanted your correspondence if you share your name with a celebrity or had come across someone else who had. We welcomed our first ever guest (from our first ever show) Tom Craine and Ivo Graham was back in his regular seat. If you have anything for 'Unfinished Business' email [email protected] and if you wish to hear the music between the chatter tune in live from 10am each Sunday on XFM.

  24. 108

    Episode 98 - A show exclusive from David Trent and Ivo Graham nestled into our bosom.

    Hello fair podcast listener. On Episode 98 when welcomed David Trent who christened his show debut by bringing something exclusive with him. Both he and Ivo Graham helped us through the two topics of the week 1) When have you been stood up? 2) What have you buried / found buried? The two were not related! Thanks for downloading, Josh is back live on XFM next Sunday from 10am. Spread the word!

  25. 107

    Episode 97 - Small talk, complaints, Andy Parsons, Matthew Crosby and a whole lot more.

    Excellent work internet user, you have found episode 97 of the Josh Widdicombe podcast. This week we opened the studio door wide to 1/3 of Pappy's Matthew Crosby and Mock The Week captain Andy Parsons. With them we went through tweets on interesting small talk with strangers and complaints you've felt the need to make. Excitingly we also had our second ever caller with an amazing car park based tale. The show returns live next Sunday from 10am so do joins us then and keep spreading the good word of the Josh Widdicombe XFM show / podcast.

  26. 106

    Episode 96 - An umbrella topic of 'politeness' and a look at the time you've written to celebrities with Josie Long and Suzi Ruffell.

    Good day podcast listener. Of Ep96 of the Josh Widdicombe podcast we had the company of Suzi Ruffell and Josie Long. We asked the big question of times you've written to celebrities and unable to narrow the subject of 'politeness' down we used it as an umbrella topic to ask lots of questions related to it. A nod of the head to you for downloading and don't forget to spread the word and tune in live each and every Sunday from 10am on XFM.

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    Episode 95 - Odd (yet clean) Google searches, time wasting and the company of Nick Helm and Rhys James.

    All in the name of radio this week we were after the most unique ways you've wasted time and in relation the odd search in your internet history (kept it clean). Guests took the shape of Nick Helm and Rhys James plus in 'Radio Get With The Times' Josh showed far too much knowledge of 90s show 'Pugwall'.

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    Episode 94 - Mistaken identity, brushes with fame and philosophy from James Acaster.

    Hi podcast listener, on this week's show we spoke about brushes with fame your family, friends or work colleagues may have had and also times when you've gotten completely the wrong person. James Acaster tackled this week's "Hypothetically speaking..." which lead to perhaps the most profound thing ever said on the show. Keep spread the good work of the Josh Widdicombe XFM show and podcast! Many thanks.

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    Episode 93 - Talking Ex's, School elections, and more with Matt Forde and Tom Craine.

    Thanks for downloading the podcast. This week we were after tales of bumping into your ex and school elections. Our guests were semi-regular Tom Craine and we very happily welcomed back Matt Forde. Listen live each and every Sunday from 10am on XFM, plus receive karma by spreading the word of the podcast! Ta.

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    Episode 92 - A podcast!

    Josh, Ivo Graham and show debutant Carl Donnelly went through times you've pretended to like or dislike things because of friends and also mixtapes, your tales and methodology behind them. Alongside that enjoy a round of 'Call My Josh', your quibles in 'Any Other Business' and a skip down TV memory lane with Nathaniel Metcalfe. Join us Sundays 10-1pm and if you want to get in touch during the week email [email protected]

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    Episode 91 - The Ting Tings, Nish Kumar, Fin Taylor, drunken parents and falling objects.

    Hi dear podcast listener, we hope you are well. In episode 91 you can hear the voices of the brilliant Nish Kumar, Fin Taylor and of course Nathaniel Metcalfe. The topics we opened 2015 with were falling objects after Josh had a mishap in New York, and drunk parents as it seemed the time of year for it. Thanks for downloading, spread the word and don't forget to tune in live each and every Sunday from 10am.

  32. 100

    BONUS PODCAST 6

    Hiya! This is a quick podcast of some of the shows favourite bits from the past 12 months.

  33. 99

    Episode 90 - Xmas special part 2 where we talk about animal tails

    It's the penultimate podcast of the year, thanks for downloading and joining in. This week we had James Acaster on from the start and later we were joined by Romesh Ranganathan. Much like the end of term it descended into slight chaos.

  34. 98

    Episode 89 - A 2014 Xmas special PT1!

    Merry Christmas to you. First of two festive specials (well just the topics really) as we really love Christmas. Joined by James Acaster and one of the highlights of Edinburgh this year, Rhys James.

  35. 97

    Episode 88 - Kevin Bridges, Jon Richardson, being drunk and in charge of a computer plus the stupid reason Producer Neil wears glasses.

    Awright podcast listener, a thousand thanks for downloading. BIG guest action this week in the shape of not only Jon Richardson but also Kevin Bridges. Josh quizzed them on many things including this week's topic of buying things online whilst drunk. Don't forget to tune in live on XFM Sunday mornings 10am - 1pm where you can hear all the great podcast bits plus more than the little snippets of music Producer Neil / Intern Charles are too lazy to remove.

  36. 96

    Episode 87 - What are you looking at?

    What are you looking at? Other such visual questions will be asked on this wholly audible podcast this week. We also tackle such harrowing stories as what got banned at your school? From yo-yos to pogs, the list was endless. Then to top it all off we are joined by not one not two but three guests! The Birthday Girls are with us for the entire show, plus all the other high quality you have come to expect from the show.

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    Episode 86 - Possibly the classiest show to date, more acting tips and two topics that finally tackle the big issues.

    Firstly, thanks for clicking the download link and having us in your ears. This week's show sees Josh joined by Ivo Graham and Miles Jupp, two very classy chaps. We welcome your input on stories of lame competitiveness and terrible slogans on mugs plus our resident comedian / TV historian Nathaniel Metcalfe takes us on another trip down memory lane.

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    Episode 85 - A task for Producer Neil, a jingle request plus the company of Beattie Edmondson and James Acaster.

    Welcome podcast listener. On this week's effort we spoke about the things you found on public transport and your roles on TV which set Josh up nicely with a new task for Producer Neil. James Acaster also came face to face for the first time ever on the show with a villain from a previous scrape in the form of Beattie Edmondson. Thanks for downloading and tune in live if you can each Sunday morning from 10am!

  39. 93

    Episode 84 - Three words - Cabedging The Resolution

    James Acaster finally took his revenge on a 9 year old boy and the cabedging saga drew to a conclusion. We also had the pleasure of being visited by Nish Kumar and Nathaniel Metcalfe our resident TV historian took part in another TFI Friday special of 'Radio Get With The Times'.

  40. 92

    Episode 83 - Tellings off, wedding guests, James Acaster, Katherine Ryan and more.

    Hiya. This week we enjoyed having James Acaster, Katherine Ryan and Nathaniel Metcalfe in the studio as we went through getting told of as adults and also terrible wedding guests you've been stuck with.

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    Episode 82 - Suzi Ruffell, John Kearns, public nudity, haircuts and a tea stained egg.

    Alright there. Much joy around a tea stained egg is contained with the podcast you're about to hear alongside the voices of Suzi Ruffell, John Kearns and Nathaniel Metcalfe took part in a TFI Friday special of 'Radio Get With The Times'.

  42. 90

    Episode 81 - Chris Martin, Matthew Crosby, tears and courses.

    On the show this Sunday Chris Martin, the comedian not the Coldplay frontman, made his debut and one third of Pappy's, Matthew Crosby also kindly popped in. There was a revelation about The Chuckle Brothers and some brilliant texts and tweets on 'lame things you've cried at' and 'pointless courses'. We end on our regular message to listen in live Sunday's 10am-1pm.

  43. 89

    Episode 80 - Artwork, car boots, Angela Barnes, James Acaster and more!

    Ciao podcast listener. Over the next 45 minutes you will hear from Angela Barnes, James Acaster and Nathaniel Metcalfe as well as listener tales of childhood artwork and weird stuff for sale in charity shops and car boot sales. Don't forget we're live every Sunday from 10am on XFM.

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    Episode 79 - Detentions, letters and possibly the hottest meal ever in a radio studio.

    This Sunday on the show we said hello to James Acaster and Tiffany Stevenson and hello to some many tweets we've had to record a bonus run-through at the end of the podcast. Nathaniel Metcalfe took us down memory lane again and Josh dished out another round of 'Call My Josh'.

  45. 87

    Episode 78 - A roll over topic, a fresh topic, Lucy Beaumont, James Acaster and more!

    As we never got round to it last week we went through your 'reasons your neighbours are odd' and also looked at 'things you've heard through walls'. Foster Awards nominee Lucy Beaumont made her debut and James Acaster returned and was still haunted by cabbageing. Nathaniel Metcalfe reviewed another week from TV history and we encountered once more an odd celebrity friendship.

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    Episode 77 - Ivo Graham, Dave Gorman and a plunger

    In this week's podcast we talk Bush, Producer Neil’s interesting choice of clothes and odd behaviour from your neighbours (or just something you heard through a wall). Also Ivo Graham returns to talk about family life and their love of Lewis, and show debutant Dave Gorman becomes moderately concerned.

  47. 85

    Episode 76 - Sara Pascoe, Cardinal Burns, Nathaniel Metcalfe and a crisp sandwich.

    Apart from the all the stuff in the podcast title we talked about "cool" teachers and childhood graffiti plus there are some new features to enjoy * * or not, it's your choice.

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    Episode 75 - A thrifty special.

    Welcome and thank you for downloading. On this week's podcast (listen live Sunday's 10am-1pm) expect to hear tales of thriftiness / tightness, comedian Adam Vincent, Producer Neil's new game, an email from Josh's Dad, Nathaniel Metcalfe and more plugging while '"cooking".

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    Episode 74 - A new home and a new flock

    The show was reborn on a Sunday as we moved to the new live slot of 10am-1pm (do listen live if you can). We had a new feature with the brilliant Nathaniel Metcalfe and our guest was Simon Evans who passed on some brand new toileting techniques and there was a lot of chat about creased jeans, why? Download and you'll find out.

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    Live from the Edinburgh Fringe - Night 4 *EXPLICIT*

    This was the final night of the live Josh Widdicombe show and as we bid farewell we covered fainting stories, embarrassing your parents and the story of teen frustration and a tin of beans. Matthew Crosby, Nish Kumar, James Acaster, John Robins and Henry Paker all did their thing accompanied by the guest of the evening, Ivo Graham.

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Listen back to the very best moments of the Josh Widdicombe show including the live shows from the Edinburgh Fringe in 2014 and 2015.

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