Join Rob this week, as he welcomes music icon Jools Holland onto the pod! Jools shares stories growing up with music in the family and forming his first band in school. The pair delve into Jools’ career from touring America, going solo and his documentary with The Police. Rob finds out where Jools’ TV career first took off, from presenting 'The Tube' to the long- running 'Later… With Jools Holland'. Jools also shares what it was like working with the legendary Rod Stewart on their chart-topping ...
Aug 14, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 146
From the pop punk anthems of Busted to the supergroup McBusted, this week's guest has rocked stages and won hearts across the nation, once winning the prestigious ‘King of the Jungle’ crown back in 2006. It is of course, Matt Willis. In this episode, Rob finds out about the early days of Busted and Matt speaks openly about his personal battles with addiction. The pair talk about their shared love of a cold plunge and Matt reveals what to expect from his new podcast, On The Mend. Don't miss this ...
Aug 07, 2024•49 min•Ep. 145
From the Welsh valleys to Winterfell, this week's guest has conquered them all. Best known for his chilling portrayal of the notorious Ramsay Bolton in 'Game of Thrones', it is of course Iwan Rheon. Rob delves into Iwan's experience playing one of television's most infamous villains and the lasting impact of the role on his career. Iwan also shares insights into his latest role, on the historical Roman series, 'Those About To Die', where he stars alongside the legendary Anthony Hopkins! Don’t mi...
Jul 31, 2024•56 min•Ep. 144
This week Rob welcomes comedian, actress and Yorkshire lass Jessica Knappett onto the podcast. The pair dive into a wide range of topics from health, wellness and psilocybin- those are magic mushrooms in case you didn’t know! To the roles and comedy moments Jessica has become most well-known for, from The Inbetweeners to Taskmaster. Jessica also shares stories with Rob from her latest project, the new podcast 'Perfect Day,' discussing the inspiration behind it and what listeners can expect. Don'...
Jul 24, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 143
Join Rob this week as he welcomes the multi-talented Nina Conti onto the podcast. Best known for her incredible and hilarious ventriloquism skills, Nina shares how she found her way into this world. The pair enjoy an impromptu ventriloquism master class, Nina talks about where she found her inspiration and what goes through her mind when she's on stage. Nina also shares stories about her late mentor, experimental theatre director, Ken Campbell. Rob finds out about Nina’s upcoming Edinburgh Fring...
Jul 17, 2024•45 min•Ep. 142
This week on the podcast, we travel from the glam streets of Chelsea to sweet success in the confectionery industry, via being Hunted on Channel 4. Jamie Laing's rise to fame is pretty eclectic. He tells us all about how he came to become part of the reality show "Made In Chelsea," reminisces about our first encounter on "Would I Lie to You" and how he scored his gig on Radio 1. Plus, Jamie shares an unforgettable celebrity moment from a recent Taylor Swift concert. And we get the lowdown on his...
Jul 10, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 141
Join Rob for an exclusive interview with a true legend of British comedy. Our guest has shaped some of the most iconic shows that have kept us laughing for decades. He’s the creative genius behind the timeless "Blackadder," the innovative "QI," and the satirical "Spitting Image." It’s the one and only John Lloyd. They chat about John directing “the greatest music video of all time”. Discover how Rob and John first crossed paths, and hear John share the poignant events that inspired his son Harry...
Jul 03, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 140
Join Rob as he welcomes his friend and fellow actor, the rising star Emily Bader, to the pod. Together, they share behind-the-scenes stories from their latest Tudor fantasy series, "My Lady Jane." Emily bravely treats Rob to an accent masterclass and reveals the on-set antics that left the crew terrified.
Jun 26, 2024•47 min•Ep. 139
Join Rob this week as he chats to comedian, writer and actor Chris McCausland. The pair discuss Chris’s varied background, from software engineering to an almost MI5 agent. Rob finds out how Chris broke into the comedy scene and Chris shares stories from his latest and long running tour, Yonks!
Jun 19, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 138
This week, Rob welcomes a friend on the pod that he’s been performing with since school. Together they are part of the most anticipated Christmas special, Gavin & Stacey. It is of course Ruth Jones. The pair talk about their early acting days together and Ruth shares an awkward encounter with Gwyneth Paltrow. Rob delves into Ruth's current West End role in Sister Act The Musical and they share stories about life as alter-egos, Uncle Bryn and Nessa.
Jun 12, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 137
This week Rob is joined by Danish actor, and undercover musician, Claes Bang to talk about his upcoming historical epic, William Tell. Claes shares how his career has exploded on the global stage after his award-winning performance in The Square, starring alongside Elisabeth Moss and Dominic West. The pair discuss their comedy connections, from to Sharon Horgan to Stephen Merchant, and Claes shares how Mark Gatiss helped him find humour in the darker roles, while taking on Dracula.
Jun 05, 2024•55 min•Ep. 136
From flying cars in rural England to the dancefloors of Brooklyn, this week's guest has done it all. Join Rob as he welcomes star of the stage and screen, Adam Garcia, onto the pod. Adam shares what it was like working with the Bee Gees and being part of the stage production of Saturday Night Fever. The pair discuss their experiences working with mutual friend Kenneth Branagh and Adam shares stories from his current nationwide tour of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.
May 29, 2024•45 min•Ep. 135
From the glamorous world of the New York modeling scene to London's comedy circuits, this week’s guest, Michelle de Swarte, has done it all. Rob finds out how Michelle was discovered, about her move to America and what drew her into comedy. The pair also discuss working with Katherine Ryan and Michelle reveals the inspiration behind her new comedy drama series, Spent.
May 22, 2024•49 min•Ep. 134
From political outrage to scathing between broadcast rants. He's everyone's favourite fictional political correspondent, it is of course Tom Walker aka Jonathan Pie. Rob finds out the story behind Jonathan Pie and the long road to viral success. The pair discuss comedy inspirations and Tom shares what he'd like to do next.
May 15, 2024•50 min•Ep. 133
This week on the pod Rob welcomes one of Ireland's best-known comedians and actresses, Aisling Bea. The pair talk about Aisling's early life and what it was like working with Domhnall Gleeson and Andrea Riseborough on Channel 4’s Alice & Jack. As well as the upcoming series 2 of Avoidance with Romesh Ranganathan. Aisling also openly shares how she has found ways to manage her ADHD.
May 08, 2024•55 min•Ep. 132
Kicking off the new series on the pod, Rob welcomes a big guest who’s everyone’s favourite King of suburbia. From murder mysteries to gold heists, he’s done it all. It is of course the hugely talented, Tom Davis! Rob and Tom chat about his latest tour and what it was like working with Lee Mack and Timothée Chalamet. The pair also discuss the highs and lows of touring and Tom reveals why he had to become a secret sausage dealer on the set of Wonka…
May 01, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 131
This week, Rob looks back at some of the biggest Hollywood guests he's had on the pod. Revisiting Michael Cera, who shares how he found acting; David Harbour on how he landed his role in Stranger Things and Will Ferrell who shares how he once pranked Rob on set...
Apr 24, 2024•43 min•Ep. 130
For the fourth and final instalment of the Best Of compilations, Rob looks back at more of the best bits from the series. From Ben Miller on how he broke into the comedy scene, to Anton Du Beke on ballroom dancing and Joanna Lumley on the swinging sixties and seventies in London.
Mar 28, 2024•58 min•Ep. 129
From Take That to Mid Morning Matters, this week on the pod, Rob looks back at more of the best moments from the series. Revisiting Robbie Williams, who shares the secrets behind his performances. Katherine Ryan, who talks about balancing comedy with having children and Tim Key, on the stories behind Sidekick Simon.
Mar 21, 2024•57 min•Ep. 128
This week on the pod, Rob looks back at more of the best bits from this series. From Julia Davis on Human Remains, Michael Palin on performing Monty Python and Dara Ó Briain on making Samuel L. Jackson laugh, and annoying Mark Wahlberg.
Mar 14, 2024•55 min•Ep. 127
This week, Rob looks back at some of the best moments of the series. From Steve Coogan on Julia Davis and Alan Partridge, to Steve Pemberton on the final series of Inside No. 9 and Ashley Jensen sharing stories about some of the famous faces she worked with on Extras.
Mar 14, 2024•59 min•Ep. 126
For the last episode of this series, Rob welcomes fellow comedian Paul Foot onto the pod. Rob finds out about Paul’s surprising love of spiders and what made him decide to get into stand up. Paul also reveals the moment where his anxiety and depression disappeared and why this is the inspiration behind his latest tour, Dissolve.
Feb 22, 2024•58 min•Ep. 125
Actor, poet and the best-known sidekick in radio. This week's guest is far from low- key, it is of course the comedy genius, Tim Key. Rob finds out how Tim found his own unique brand of comedy on stage and the pair share Saxondale stories. Tim reveals what it was like being cast as Sidekick Simon and being in a scene with the character Alan Partridge. Tim also discusses his new poetry anthology, Chapters.
Feb 15, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 124
This week on the pod, Rob is joined by rising star Máiréad Tyers. Rob finds out how Máiréad got into acting and what it was like being cast by Kenneth Branagh, in his Oscar winning film, Belfast. The pair also discuss Máiréad’s first leading role in the Disney+ superhero series, Extraordinary. As well as their upcoming parts in the new fantasy period drama, My Lady Jane.
Feb 08, 2024•45 min•Ep. 123
Rob welcomes fellow comedian and actress Rachel Parris on the pod this week to talk about her latest book, Advice from Strangers. The pair explore some of the best bits of advice and what it means to them. Rob finds out about Rachel’s secret love of goths and what it’s like being married to, and working with, comedian Marcus Brigstocke. Rachel also speaks candidly about her panic attacks and nervous breakdown.
Feb 01, 2024•45 min•Ep. 122
From high schools to Hellboy heretics and rebel alliances this week's guest is abit of a Rogue One. It is of course, the talented Alistair Petrie. Rob finds out how it all started and where Alistair got his fighting spirit. The pair discuss the hugely popular Sex Education and what almost happened with the hit Netflix series, The Crown.
Jan 25, 2024•58 min•Ep. 121
Rob is joined this week by the incredibly talented comedian, actor and writer Sindhu Vee. The pair discussed East vs West parenting styles, breaking into the comedy scene and transitioning into acting. Sindhu shares stories from her first big role in Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical and her new comedy series, The Pradeeps of Pittsburgh.
Jan 18, 2024•52 min•Ep. 120
This week on the pod, Rob welcomes Alex Macqueen- a fellow actor, writer and old friend. The pair dive into The Thick of It and discuss where their paths have crossed on stage and screen, including a very queasy performance Alex had with Rob and Kenneth Branagh. Alex shares what it was like working with the legendary Michael Caine, Dame Judi Dench and Will Ferrell. Rob finds out about a new project Alex is developing with Adeel Akhtar and why he’ll forever be known as Neil’s dad.
Jan 11, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 119
Joining Rob on the pod this week is comedy duo Anna Leong Brophy and Emily Lloyd-Saini who together form the double act, EGG. Cracking into their comedy sketches Rob finds out where they get their inspiration from and what it was like guesting on Harry Hill's Clubnite. The trio also discuss acting projects from Anna’s role in Netflix drama Shadow and Bone to the Last Tango in Halifax. Anna and Emily also speak about the changing world of comedy, their experiences breaking into the industry as mi...
Jan 04, 2024•57 min•Ep. 118
This week Rob welcomes two rock legends to Step On the pod. Known for drumming up attention both on and off stage, they have always been 24 Hour Party People, it’s- Shaun Ryder and Zak Starkey! Rob finds out from Zak what it was like growing up as the son of Ringo Star, having Keith Moon as a babysitter and drumming for The Who. Shaun shares stories about the Happy Mondays and what it’s like creating music with ADHD. The pair also reveal what’s next and why they have set up their new band Mantra...
Dec 28, 2023•58 min•Ep. 117
