Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster

Off Menu is supporting the global climate strike on Friday 20th September, organised by Greta Thunberg and the UK Student Climate Network.Young people have woken up much of the world with their powerful Fridays for Future school strikes for the climate. As we deal with devastating climate breakdown and hurtle towards dangerous tipping points, young people are calling on millions of us across the planet to disrupt business as usual by joining the global climate strikes on September 20, just ahead of a UN emergency climate summit, and again on September 27.Together, we will sound the alarm and show our politicians that business as usual is no longer an option. The climate crisis won’t wait, so neither will we. Find out more at <a href="https://globalclimatestrike.net/">globalclimatestrike.net</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Top chef Marcus Samuelsson – the man behind Red Rooster in Harlem and Shoreditch, MARCUS Montreal and Marcus B&amp;P – takes a break from the kitchen and lets the genie cook in the dream restaurant. And, for Samuelsson, location is key.Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for <a href="https://www.plosive.co.uk/">Plosive Productions</a>.Artwork by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pushgilbey/">Paul Gilbey</a> (photography and design) and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amybrowneishere/">Amy Browne</a> (illustrations).Red Rooster Shoreditch is now open – find out more <a href="https://redroosterldn.com/">here</a>.For more info on Marcus and his restaurants visit <a href="https://marcussamuelsson.com/">his website</a>.Follow Off Menu on <a href="https://twitter.com/offmenuofficial">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/offmenuofficial/">Instagram</a>: @offmenuofficial.And go to our website <a href="https://www.offmenupodcast.co.uk/">www.offmenupodcast.co.uk</a> for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.Ed Gamble is on tour, including a date at the Shepherd's Bush Empire. <a href="https://edgamble.co.uk/">See his website for full details</a>.James Acaster is on tour. <a href="https://www.jamesacaster.com/gigs">See his website for full details</a>.Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. <a href="https://youtu.be/ug7YEj14yFQ">Watch here</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

This episode could be a case for Mulder and Scully. Musician, 6 Music DJ and wild cook Cerys Matthews has a table booked in the dream restaurant.Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for <a href="https://www.plosive.co.uk/">Plosive Productions</a>.Artwork by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pushgilbey/">Paul Gilbey</a> (photography and design) and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amybrowneishere/">Amy Browne</a> (illustrations).Cerys Matthews's new book ‘Where the Wild Cooks Go’ is out now. <a href="https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/305/305698/where-the-wild-cooks-go/9781846149610.html">Buy it here</a>.Cerys is also on tour – <a href="https://www.penguin.co.uk/events/2019/cerys-matthews-where-the-wild-cooks-go-tour/">visit Penguin Live for more details</a>.Follow Off Menu on <a href="https://twitter.com/offmenuofficial">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/offmenuofficial/">Instagram</a>: @offmenuofficial.And go to our website <a href="https://www.offmenupodcast.co.uk/">www.offmenupodcast.co.uk</a> for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.Ed Gamble is on tour, including a date at the Shepherd's Bush Empire. <a href="https://edgamble.co.uk/">See his website for full details</a>.James Acaster is on tour. <a href="https://www.jamesacaster.com/gigs">See his website for full details</a>.Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. <a href="https://youtu.be/ug7YEj14yFQ">Watch here</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Restaurant expert Jay Rayner – The Observer’s food critic, Masterchef judge and author of ‘My Last Supper’ – has a table booked this week. Ed has strong opinions about Jay's dessert, James doesn’t understand jokes and Jay suggests he invented the podcast.Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for <a href="https://www.plosive.co.uk/">Plosive Productions</a>.Artwork by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pushgilbey/">Paul Gilbey</a> (photography and design) and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amybrowneishere/">Amy Browne</a> (illustrations).Footsteps by Lauren.Jay Rayner’s new book ‘My Last Supper’ is out this week. Buy the book <a href="https://guardianbookshop.com/my-last-supper-9781783351466.html">here</a>.Jay is also taking ‘My Last Supper’ on tour. Buy tickets on his website <a href="http://www.jayrayner.co.uk/news/my-last-supper-tour/">jayrayner.co.uk</a>.Listen to Jay's podcast, ‘Out to Lunch with Jay Rayner’, <a href="https://play.acast.com/s/outtolunchwithjayrayner">here</a>.Follow Off Menu on <a href="https://twitter.com/offmenuofficial">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/offmenuofficial/">Instagram</a>: @offmenuofficial.And go to our website <a href="https://www.offmenupodcast.co.uk/">www.offmenupodcast.co.uk</a> for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.Ed Gamble is on tour, including a date at the Shepherd's Bush Empire. <a href="https://edgamble.co.uk/">See his website for full details</a>.James Acaster is on tour. <a href="https://www.jamesacaster.com/gigs">See his website for full details</a>.Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. <a href="https://youtu.be/ug7YEj14yFQ">Watch here</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Sergio Pizzorno – aka Serge from Kasabian, aka the SLP – orders his dream meal this week. Let's just hope there are no magicians nearby…Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for <a href="https://www.plosive.co.uk/">Plosive Productions</a>.Artwork by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pushgilbey/">Paul Gilbey</a> (photography and design) and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amybrowneishere/">Amy Browne</a> (illustrations).Serge's debut solo album, 'The SLP', is released this week. Buy the album <a href="https://store.the-slp.com/">here</a>.Follow Off Menu on <a href="https://twitter.com/offmenuofficial">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/offmenuofficial/">Instagram</a>: @offmenuofficial.And go to our website <a href="https://www.offmenupodcast.co.uk/">www.offmenupodcast.co.uk</a> for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.Ed Gamble is on tour, including a date at the Shepherd's Bush Empire. <a href="https://edgamble.co.uk/">See his website for full details</a>.James Acaster is on tour. <a href="https://www.jamesacaster.com/gigs">See his website for full details</a>.Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. <a href="https://youtu.be/ug7YEj14yFQ">Watch here</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

'Diversity' dancer Jordan Banjo is this week's diner, and he's the restaurant's jumpiest guest yet. Plus James gets another new nickname.Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for <a href="https://www.plosive.co.uk/">Plosive Productions</a>.Artwork by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pushgilbey/">Paul Gilbey</a> (photography and design) and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amybrowneishere/">Amy Browne</a> (illustrations).See Jordan in Diversity's 10th Anniversary Tour. For tickets visit <a href="https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/diversity-tickets/artist/93963">Ticketmaster</a>.Follow Jordan on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/Jordan_Banjo">@Jordan_Banjo</a>Follow Off Menu on <a href="https://twitter.com/offmenuofficial">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/offmenuofficial/">Instagram</a>: @offmenuofficial.And go to our website <a href="https://www.offmenupodcast.co.uk/">www.offmenupodcast.co.uk</a> for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.Ed Gamble is on tour, including a date at the Shepherd's Bush Empire. <a href="https://edgamble.co.uk/">See his website for full details</a>.James Acaster is on tour. <a href="https://www.jamesacaster.com/gigs">See his website for full details</a>.Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. <a href="https://youtu.be/ug7YEj14yFQ">Watch here</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Kerry Godliman – 'Taskmaster' champion and 'Derek' star – pops in to the dream restaurant this week. We're off on holiday to eat this meal, but James has forgotten to tell Kerry something. Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for <a href="https://www.plosive.co.uk/">Plosive Productions</a>.Artwork by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pushgilbey/">Paul Gilbey</a> (photography and design) and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amybrowneishere/">Amy Browne</a> (illustrations).See Kerry Godliman in 'After Life' on Netflix, check out her website <a href="https://kerrygodliman.com/">www.kerrygodliman.com</a>, and follow her on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/KerryAGodliman">@KerryAGodliman</a>.Follow Off Menu on <a href="https://twitter.com/offmenuofficial">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/offmenuofficial/">Instagram</a>: @offmenuofficial.And go to our website <a href="https://www.offmenupodcast.co.uk/">www.offmenupodcast.co.uk</a> for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.Ed Gamble is on tour, including a date at the Shepherd's Bush Empire. <a href="https://edgamble.co.uk/">See his website for full details</a>.James Acaster is on tour. <a href="https://www.jamesacaster.com/gigs">See his website for full details</a>.Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. <a href="https://youtu.be/ug7YEj14yFQ">Watch here</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Loyle Carner – Mercury-nominated hip hop artist – orders his dream meal this week. He talks about his Chilli Con Carner cookery school for teenagers with ADHD, Ed opens up about his relationship and James gets angry about an Oscar winner.Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for <a href="https://www.plosive.co.uk/">Plosive Productions</a>.Artwork by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pushgilbey/">Paul Gilbey</a> (photography and design) and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amybrowneishere/">Amy Browne</a> (illustrations).Loyle Carner is touring the UK throughout October and November. His album, 'Not Waving, But Drowning' is out now.Find out more on his website <a href="https://loylecarner.com">www.loylecarner.com</a>, and follow him on <a href="https://twitter.com/loylecarner">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/loylecarner/">Instagram</a>: @loylecarnerFollow Off Menu on <a href="https://twitter.com/offmenuofficial">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/offmenuofficial/">Instagram</a>: @offmenuofficial.And go to our website <a href="https://www.offmenupodcast.co.uk/">www.offmenupodcast.co.uk</a> for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.Ed Gamble is on tour, including a date at the Shepherd's Bush Empire. <a href="https://edgamble.co.uk/">See his website for full details</a>.James Acaster is on tour. <a href="https://www.jamesacaster.com/gigs">See his website for full details</a>.Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. <a href="https://youtu.be/ug7YEj14yFQ">Watch here</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Emmy-nominated 'Fleabag' star Sian Clifford picks her dream meal this week. Loopholes are exploited, there's a detailed water order, and James tells a very boring story. Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for <a href="https://www.plosive.co.uk/">Plosive Productions</a>.Artwork by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pushgilbey/">Paul Gilbey</a> (photography and design) and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amybrowneishere/">Amy Browne</a> (illustrations).Follow Sian Clifford on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/SiansUniverse">@SiansUniverse</a> and Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/siansstillspace/">@SiansStillSpace</a>Follow Off Menu on <a href="https://twitter.com/offmenuofficial">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/offmenuofficial/">Instagram</a>: @offmenuofficial.And go to our website <a href="https://www.offmenupodcast.co.uk/">www.offmenupodcast.co.uk</a> for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.Ed Gamble is on tour. <a href="https://edgamble.co.uk/">See his website for full details</a>.James Acaster is on tour. <a href="https://www.jamesacaster.com/gigs">See his website for full details</a>.Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. <a href="https://youtu.be/ug7YEj14yFQ">Watch here</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

The genie has some conjuring competition this week as the restaurant welcomes its first magician guest – it's Dynamo! Plus there's an update on Ed's superpowers and James gets a new nickname.Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for <a href="https://www.plosive.co.uk/">Plosive Productions</a>.Artwork by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pushgilbey/">Paul Gilbey</a> (photography and design) and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amybrowneishere/">Amy Browne</a> (illustrations).Follow Dynamo on <a href="https://twitter.com/dynamomagician">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dynamomagician/">Instagram</a>: @DynamoMagician<a href="http://www.dynamomagician.com/">www.dynamomagician.com</a>Follow Off Menu on <a href="https://twitter.com/offmenuofficial">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/offmenuofficial/">Instagram</a>: @offmenuofficial.And go to our website <a href="https://www.offmenupodcast.co.uk/">www.offmenupodcast.co.uk</a> for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.Ed Gamble is on tour. <a href="https://edgamble.co.uk/">See his website for full details</a>.James Acaster is on tour. <a href="https://www.jamesacaster.com/gigs">See his website for full details</a>.Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. <a href="https://youtu.be/ug7YEj14yFQ">Watch here</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

This week's guest is stand-up sensation (and regular eating buddy of Ed and James) Suzi Ruffell! We're asking the big questions – like why don't athletes drink sparkling water? – and a new tongue-twister is created. Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for <a href="https://www.plosive.co.uk/">Plosive Productions</a>.Artwork by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pushgilbey/">Paul Gilbey</a> (photography and design) and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amybrowneishere/">Amy Browne</a> (illustrations).Suzi Ruffell is performing at the Edinburgh Fringe in August and is touring the UK in the autumn. Visit her website for more info: <a href="https://suziruffell.com/">www.suziruffell.com</a>.Follow Suzi on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/suziruffell">@suziruffell</a>.Follow Off Menu on <a href="https://twitter.com/offmenuofficial">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/offmenuofficial/">Instagram</a>: @offmenuofficial.And go to our website <a href="https://www.offmenupodcast.co.uk/">www.offmenupodcast.co.uk</a> for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.Ed Gamble is on tour. <a href="https://edgamble.co.uk/">See his website for full details</a>.James Acaster is on tour. <a href="https://www.jamesacaster.com/gigs">See his website for full details</a>.Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. <a href="https://youtu.be/ug7YEj14yFQ">Watch here</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

It's the grand re-opening of the magical restaurant, and our first guest in Series 2 is Dara O Briain! Not only does the 'Mock the Week' host talk us through his dream meal, he gets even with Aisling Bea and explains what helps him write all those jokes.Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for <a href="https://www.plosive.co.uk/">Plosive Productions</a>.Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amybrowneishere/">Amy Browne</a> (illustrations).If you'd like to see more of Dara switch on your television. Or follow him on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/daraobriain">@daraobriain</a>.Follow Off Menu on <a href="https://twitter.com/offmenuofficial">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/offmenuofficial/">Instagram</a>: @offmenuofficial.And go to our website <a href="https://www.offmenupodcast.co.uk/">www.offmenupodcast.co.uk</a> for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.Ed Gamble is on tour. <a href="https://edgamble.co.uk/">See his website for full details</a>.James Acaster is on tour. <a href="https://www.jamesacaster.com/gigs">See his website for full details</a>.Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. <a href="https://youtu.be/ug7YEj14yFQ">Watch here</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

New series, new menus. The magical restaurant is back in business and ready for bookings. Series 2 starts 10th July 2019. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

In the final episode of the series, Rose McGowan – actor, activist, author and model – orders her dream meal. And, when it comes to food, she has superpowers…Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for <a href="https://www.plosive.co.uk/">Plosive Productions</a>.Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography) and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amybrowneishere/">Amy Browne</a> (illustrations)Rose McGowan's book 'Brave' is available now. Buy it <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Brave-Rose-McGowan/dp/0062655981">here</a>.Ed Gamble records his special at the Leicester Square Theatre on 12 May. <a href="https://leicestersquaretheatre.ticketsolve.com/shows/873601642">See the Leicester Square Theatre website for details</a>.James Acaster is on tour. <a href="https://www.jamesacaster.com/gigs">See his website for full details</a>.James’s TV show ‘Hypothetical’ is on Dave, Wednesdays, 10pm.Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. <a href="https://youtu.be/ug7YEj14yFQ">Watch here</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

We welcome Gemma Cairney – BBC radio DJ, author and presenter – to the dream restaurant this week. And it's not just a meal, it's a party.Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for <a href="https://www.plosive.co.uk/">Plosive Productions</a>.Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography) and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amybrowneishere/">Amy Browne</a> (illustrations)Listen to Gemma Cairney's BBC podcast '<a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b09l29zx">The Leisure Society</a>'.Ed Gamble records his special at the Leicester Square Theatre on 12 May. <a href="https://leicestersquaretheatre.ticketsolve.com/shows/873601642">See the Leicester Square Theatre website for details</a>.Ed also plays the Hackney Comedy Experience with Josh Widdicombe, Suzi Ruffell and more on 11 April. <a href="https://www.plosive.co.uk/events/hackney-comedy-experience-april-2019">See the Plosive website for details</a>.James Acaster is on tour. <a href="https://www.jamesacaster.com/gigs">See his website for full details</a>.James’s TV show ‘Hypothetical’ is on Dave, Wednesdays, 10pm.Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. <a href="https://youtu.be/ug7YEj14yFQ">Watch here</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

This week's guest is comedian Desiree Burch – star of Netflix's upcoming 'Flinch'. The podcast gets hacked, Desiree knows the way to James's heart, and we find out what's in the dream restaurant's bathroom.Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for <a href="https://www.plosive.co.uk/">Plosive Productions</a>.Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography) and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amybrowneishere/">Amy Browne</a> (illustrations)Desiree Burch stars in 'Flinch' which comes to Netflix soon, and she has a new special on Comedy Central in the near future.Ed Gamble records his special at the Leicester Square Theatre on 12 May. <a href="https://leicestersquaretheatre.ticketsolve.com/shows/873601642">See the Leicester Square Theatre website for details</a>.Ed also plays the Hackney Comedy Experience with Josh Widdicombe, Suzi Ruffell and more on 11 April. <a href="https://www.plosive.co.uk/events/hackney-comedy-experience-april-2019">See the Plosive website for details</a>.James Acaster is on tour. <a href="https://www.jamesacaster.com/gigs">See his website for full details</a>.James’s TV show ‘Hypothetical’ is on Dave, Wednesdays, 10pm.Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. <a href="https://youtu.be/ug7YEj14yFQ">Watch here</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Victoria Coren Mitchell – 'Only Connect' host, writer and professional poker player – is this week's diner. She gets introduced to teddy bear ham, talks very British holidays and reveals her dinner party secret. Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for <a href="https://www.plosive.co.uk/">Plosive Productions</a>.Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography) and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amybrowneishere/">Amy Browne</a> (illustrations)'<a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00lskhg">Only Connect</a>' is on BBC Two, Mondays, 7.30pm. Ed Gamble is on tour. <a href="http://edgamble.co.uk/gigs">See his website for full details</a>.James Acaster is on tour. <a href="https://www.jamesacaster.com/gigs">See his website for full details</a>.James’s TV show ‘Hypothetical’ is on Dave, Wednesdays, 10pm.Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. <a href="https://youtu.be/ug7YEj14yFQ">Watch here</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Jamie Demetriou – comedian, actor and writer extraordinaire – has booked a table this week. His meal's so good, not even a marmalade sandwich made by Paddington himself makes the cut. Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for <a href="https://www.plosive.co.uk/">Plosive Productions</a>.Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography) and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amybrowneishere/">Amy Browne</a> (illustrations)You can watch Jamie Demetriou's excellent sitcom 'Stath Lets Flats' on <a href="https://www.channel4.com/programmes/stath-lets-flats">All 4</a> and look out for series 2 on Channel 4 later this year. Ed Gamble is on tour. <a href="http://edgamble.co.uk/gigs">See his website for full details</a>.James Acaster is on tour. <a href="https://www.jamesacaster.com/gigs">See his website for full details</a>.James’s TV show ‘Hypothetical’ is on Dave, Wednesdays, 10pm.Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. <a href="https://youtu.be/ug7YEj14yFQ">Watch here</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

This week's guest is Sindhu Vee – Edinburgh Comedy Award-nominated stand-up, Radio 4 regular and Live at the Apollo star. When it comes to food, she knows what she wants. And, yet again, Ed makes some vulgar jokes.Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for <a href="https://www.plosive.co.uk/">Plosive Productions</a>.Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography) and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amybrowneishere/">Amy Browne</a> (illustrations)Sindhu Vee is currently on tour. Check out <a href="http://www.sindhuvee.com/#Home">www.sindhuvee.com</a> for info and tickets.Ed Gamble is on tour. <a href="http://edgamble.co.uk/gigs">See his website for full details</a>.James Acaster is on tour. <a href="https://www.jamesacaster.com/gigs">See his website for full details</a>.James’s TV show ‘Hypothetical’ is on Dave, Wednesdays, 10pm.Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. <a href="https://youtu.be/ug7YEj14yFQ">Watch here</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

We welcome '30 Rock's Jack McBrayer – the most polite man in showbusiness – to the restaurant this week. James tells a sexy story, Ed cracks some crass jokes and Jack has a lot of foods explained to him.Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for <a href="https://www.plosive.co.uk/">Plosive Productions</a>.Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography) and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amybrowneishere/">Amy Browne</a> (illustrations)Jack McBrayer is currently starring in the musical 'Waitress' at the Aldephi Theatre in London's West End. Check out <a href="https://waitressthemusical.co.uk">www.waitressthemusical.co.uk</a> for tickets.Ed Gamble is on tour. <a href="http://edgamble.co.uk/gigs">See his website for full details</a>.James Acaster is on tour. <a href="https://www.jamesacaster.com/gigs">See his website for full details</a>.James’s TV show ‘Hypothetical’ is on Dave, Wednesdays, 10pm.Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. <a href="https://youtu.be/ug7YEj14yFQ">Watch here</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

'Taskmaster' star Phil Wang – everyone's favourite Wang – visits the restaurant this week. Let's just hope he doesn't roast Ed again.Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for <a href="https://www.plosive.co.uk/">Plosive Productions</a>.Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography) and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amybrowneishere/">Amy Browne</a> (illustrations)Check out Phil Wang's latest live dates are <a href="http://philwang.co.uk">philwang.co.uk</a>.Ed Gamble is on tour. <a href="http://edgamble.co.uk/gigs">See his website for full details</a>.James Acaster is on tour. <a href="https://www.jamesacaster.com/gigs">See his website for full details</a>.James’s TV show ‘Hypothetical’ is on Dave, Wednesdays, 10pm.Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. <a href="https://youtu.be/ug7YEj14yFQ">Watch here</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Comedian, filmmaker and James's former boss Josie Long visits the restaurant this week. The genie's on his best behaviour, Ed definitely isn't into tantric sex, and everyone has a lot of fun telling dad jokes.Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for <a href="https://www.plosive.co.uk/">Plosive Productions</a>.Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography) and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amybrowneishere/">Amy Browne</a> (illustrations)Josie Long is on tour with Jonny &amp; The Baptists and Grace Petrie with The Lefty Scum tour. Visit <a href="http://www.josielong.com/news.php">josielong.com</a> for details. And catch her film 'Super November' at <a href="https://www.supernovemberfilm.com">supernovemberfilm.com</a>.Ed Gamble is on tour. <a href="http://edgamble.co.uk/gigs">See his website for full details</a>.James Acaster is on tour. <a href="https://www.jamesacaster.com/gigs">See his website for full details</a>.James’s TV show ‘Hypothetical’ is on Dave, Wednesdays, 10pm.Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. <a href="https://youtu.be/ug7YEj14yFQ">Watch here</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Have we got NEWS for you! Channel 4's Krishnan Guru-Murthy orders his dream meal this week. Ed and James introduce the newsreader to a popular fast food, James realises he's been mispronouncing a drink and Ed learns how to wash a paella pan.Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for <a href="https://www.plosive.co.uk/">Plosive Productions</a>.Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography) and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amybrowneishere/">Amy Browne</a> (illustrations)Krishnan Guru-Murthy's podcast 'Ways to Change the World' is on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/ways-to-change-the-world-with-krishnan-guru-murthy/id1359195562?mt=2">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://play.acast.com/s/waystochangetheworld">Acast</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/28bgTm9Ebj1fJJpqDR6745?si=wdEPuMELS-6EMiS9CwrA-w">Spotify</a> and all the others.Ed Gamble is on tour. <a href="http://edgamble.co.uk/gigs">See his website for full details</a>.James Acaster is on tour. <a href="https://www.jamesacaster.com/gigs">See his website for full details</a>.James’s TV show ‘Hypothetical’ is on Dave, Wednesdays, 10pm.Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. <a href="https://youtu.be/ug7YEj14yFQ">Watch here</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Hugely talented comedian Lou Sanders chooses her dream meal this week. Well, she struggles to choose. Can she take some of the heat off Joel Dommett?Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for <a href="https://www.plosive.co.uk/">Plosive Productions</a>.Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography) and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amybrowneishere/">Amy Browne</a> (illustrations)Lou Sanders’s acclaimed show ‘Shame Pig’ plays London’s <a href="https://sohotheatre.com/shows/lou-sanders-shame-pig/">Soho Theatre</a>, 25-28 Feb, and she’s on tour from 24 Feb till 5 June. Check <a href="http://www.lousanders.co.uk/gigs/">her website</a> for details. And check out Lou’s podcast ‘Why Is Your Bottom So Dirty?’ on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/why-is-your-bottom-so-dirty/id1358100376?mt=2">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://play.acast.com/s/whyisyourbottomsodirty">Acast</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3a5iRfRsMjWbokiQc9L5xH?si=LXse8sOkSF-uhj4ApP-j1w">Spotify</a> and all the others.Ed Gamble is on tour. <a href="http://edgamble.co.uk/gigs">See his website for full details</a>.James Acaster is on tour. <a href="https://www.jamesacaster.com/gigs">See his website for full details</a>.James’s TV show ‘Hypothetical’ is on Dave, Wednesdays, 10pm.Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. <a href="https://youtu.be/ug7YEj14yFQ">Watch here</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Oh boy, Selasi Gbormittah – ‘The Great British Bake Off’s most relaxed contestant ever – is this week’s guest. But before getting to dessert he picks his favourite savoury dishes. Plus James gives a burger chain a kicking, Ed talks marathon prep and Selasi’s surprised by a well-known fact of life.Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for <a href="https://www.plosive.co.uk/">Plosive Productions</a>.Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography) and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amybrowneishere/">Amy Browne</a> (illustrations)Don’t miss Selasi’s desserts and cocktails event on Regent’s Street on 28 February. And find his recipes on the <a href="https://www.bbc.com/food/chefs/selasi">BBC Food</a> website.Ed Gamble is on tour in 2019. <a href="http://edgamble.co.uk/gigs">See his website for full details</a>.James Acaster is on tour in 2019. <a href="https://www.jamesacaster.com/gigs">See his website for full details</a>.Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. <a href="https://youtu.be/ug7YEj14yFQ">Watch here</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.