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Perfect Day with Jessica Knappett

Keep It Light Media / Jessica Knappett
Perfect Day  is the weekly interview podcast from comedian, actor and writer Jessica Knappett.  Fascinated by how her famous friends manage their days, Knappett digs into her guests’ daily routines, bizarre habits, and most embarrassing moments as she explores how we spend our most precious resource: time.  As guests dream about their ideal morning, afternoon and night, listeners will also discover how celebs spend their reality. Find out who they’re hanging out with, what they’re doing, where they’re doing it and – importantly – why it matters to them.
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Episodes

EP 50: Emma Kennedy

TV’s Emma Kennedy joins Jess on the podcast this week to talk about her perfect day. They discuss Emma’s incredible family history, lusting after rotisserie chicken, sexual fantasies, terrible spies, the mechanics of story telling, bunking off school and we find out why Emma thinks of Gillian Anderson every time she flips an egg. And, they talk about the extreme side of pimple popping. Yes, it’s gross. Like and subscribe for brand-new episodes every Thursday. Follow us on Instagram @perfectdayca...

Jun 26, 20251 hr 7 min

EP 49: Richard Bacon

TV bad boy Richard Bacon joins Jess on the podcast this week to tell us almost nothing about his perfect day. But boy, do we learn a lot about him - from being watched by the CIA, to being Woody Harrelson’s landlord. The pair get into all aspects of his life, including addiction, near death experiences, ADHD, parenthood and dodgy doctors. Like and subscribe for brand-new episodes every Thursday. Follow us on Instagram @perfectdaycast. A Keep It Light Media ProductionSales and general enquiries: ...

Jun 19, 20251 hr 7 min

EP 48: Rick Edwards

Rick Edwards joins Jess this week to tell her all about his perfect day. The duo talk about his love of omelettes, Harvey Weinstein, the best animals, the joy of cancelled events, the logistics of sexy time and there’s a devastating revelation about Tim Key’s barbecue set up. Like and subscribe for brand-new episodes every Thursday.Follow us on Instagram @perfectdaycast. And, why not get in touch? Email us at everydayaperfectday@gmail.com A 'Keep It Light Media' ProductionSales enquiries: HELLO@...

Jun 12, 20251 hr 12 min

EP 47: Amy Mason

Comedian and viral sensation Amy Mason joins Jess to share her perfect day this week. She’s exhausted, and we get it! But thankfully on her perfect day, she has all the opportunity in the world to sleep. We also hear all about Amy’s journey to comedy and how a box of unsolicited sex toys turned up on her doorstep. Like and subscribe for brand-new episodes every Thursday. Follow us on Instagram @perfectdaycast. And, why not get in touch? Email us at everydayaperfectday@gmail.com A Keep It Light M...

Jun 05, 202553 min

EP 46: George Egg

The Snack Hacker himself, comedian, cook, podcaster and author George Egg is here to share his perfect day this week. Grab your tissues as we take a trip down memory lane and hear some fantastic stories about George’s passion for food, comedy, his family and barbecuing - much to his neighbour’s dismay. Like and subscribe for brand-new episodes every Thursday. Follow us on Instagram @perfectdaycast. And, why not get in touch? Email us at everydayaperfectday@gmail.com A Keep It Light Media Product...

May 29, 20251 hr 5 min

EP 45: James Buckley

Inbetweeners’ alum James Buckley joins Jess this week to share his perfect day. An actor, musician, podcaster and youtuber, James lets us into his everyday life (which is very close to his perfect day!) as well as a good old chat about all things Twitter, eating habits and of course - The Inbetweeners. Like and subscribe for brand-new episodes every Thursday. Follow us on Instagram @perfectdaycast. And, why not get in touch? Email us at everydayaperfectday@gmail.com A Keep It Light Media Product...

May 22, 20251 hr 11 min

EP 44: David O'Doherty

Joining Jess this week on her search for yet another perfect day, is comedian, author, actor, musician and big fan of day themed podcasts - David O’Doherty. The duo discuss bike themed pizza wheels, mattresses in boxes, David’s musical morning rituals and Shackleton’s doomed Antarctic expedition, to name just a few. Don’t forget David will be at the Edinburgh Fringe all August, so make sure to head out and see him! Like and subscribe for brand-new episodes every Thursday. Follow us on Instagram ...

May 15, 20251 hr 19 min

EP 43: Kerry Godliman

Joining Jess this week, in an attempt to discover her perfect day, is the incredible comedian, actor, writer, podcaster and full-time hater of landfill, Kerry Godliman. After a few technical difficulties the duo try to get down to business, but somehow end up in a spiral about all the things that can make a person feel antsy. Kerry joins a cult, eats some chunky fruit and also lets us in on her experience shooting the new Spinal Tap movie! Like and subscribe for brand-new episodes every Thursday...

May 08, 20251 hr 7 min

EP 42: Laura Lexx

This week the fantastic writer and comedian Laura Lexx joins Jess to share her perfect day. Laura tells us all about contractually obligating her siblings to hang out with her and her love for the smell of hot hair. We also hear Laura’s passion for stand-up and the rituals of womanhood, in between a quick Grecian getaway and a few roller coaster rides! Like and subscribe for brand-new episodes every Thursday. Follow us on Instagram @perfectdaycast. And, why not get in touch? Email us at everyday...

May 01, 20251 hr 4 min

EP 41: Toussaint Douglass

Joining Jess this week is the very funny, very sleep deprived Toussaint Douglass! Comedian, writer and big fan of the Natural History Museum, Toussaint and Jess chat all about triple chocolate digestives, parenthood, rollerskating in the park and aliens. We also discover Toussaint’s secret for staying cool, calm and collected… lavender spray. Like and subscribe for brand-new episodes every Thursday. Follow us on Instagram @perfectdaycast. And, why not get in touch? Email us at everydayaperfectda...

Apr 24, 20251 hr 5 min

EP 40: Ria Lina

What do Benedict Cumberbatch, double beds and curated nature have in common? They all feature in the fantastic Ria Lina’s perfect day of course! Incredibly clever, honest and unreservedly funny Ria joins Jess this week to bond over their hatred of ill-fitting tights and discuss Ria’s ultra relaxing, importantly breeze-free, perfect day. Like and subscribe for brand-new episodes every Thursday. Follow us on Instagram @perfectdaycast. And, why not get in touch? Email us at everydayaperfectday@gmai...

Apr 17, 20251 hr 3 min

EP 39: Nathan Foad

The wildly talented and utterly hilarious writer, actor and comedian Nathan Foad joins Jess this week to share his strong opinions on cooking, holidaying and the outdoors as a whole - he also shares his perfect day! You’ll recognise him from Newark, Newark (which he created!), Our Flag Means Death or a variety of other incredible shows, but today come along as we get to know Nathan, and his incredibly dry eyelids, just a little bit better. Like and subscribe for brand-new episodes every Thursday...

Apr 10, 20251 hr 6 min

EP 38: Kate Barron

Fantastically funny Canadian comedian Kate Barron joins Jess this week to share her ultra indulgent, super relaxing perfect day. Sell-professed “mall rat”, Kate also confesses her obsession with Labubus, GAIL’s, and talks her past life as an art dealer and the differences between the Canadian and UK comedy scenes. Like and subscribe for brand-new episodes every Thursday. Follow us on Instagram @perfectdaycast. And, why not get in touch? Email us at everydayaperfectday@gmail.com A Keep It Light M...

Apr 03, 20251 hr 6 min

EP 37: Felicity Ward

Brilliant, witty, honest and here to explain the term “sea-bogan”, Felicity Ward joins Jess this week to share her perfect day! A comedian, actor and writer, Felicity is a story-teller through and through and today is no exception. On the journey to her perfect day, we hear tales of her gorgeous hometown, her expert barista skills and her love for Custard (the rock band). Like and subscribe for brand-new episodes every Thursday. Follow us on Instagram @perfectdaycast. And, why not get in touch? ...

Mar 27, 20251 hr 6 min

EP 36: Tolly T

Joining Jess this week is the fabulous and, as you’re about to find out, incredibly competitive Tolly T. Writer, presenter, co-host of the fantastic The Receipts podcast and a big fan of naps, Tolly takes us on a journey from Jamaica to her own personalised brand of the Olympics - the Tolly-mpics. Like and subscribe for brand-new episodes every Thursday. Follow us on Instagram @perfectdaycast. And, why not get in touch? Email us at everydayaperfectday@gmail.com A Keep It Light Media Production S...

Mar 20, 202557 min

EP 35: Luke McQueen

Joining Jess this week is none other than writer, actor, comedian and guest with the most honorable mentions so far - it’s Luke McQueen. We truly venture to tange city on our journey to the perfect day, but we do eventually get there. If you too greatly enjoy correcting people when they’re wrong and also wish you could smash your phone into bits - this perfect day is for you! We also get some valuable insight into the Brett-Goldstein-underwater situation and so much more… Like and subscribe for ...

Mar 13, 20251 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 35

EP34: Hannah George & Taylor Glenn (Drunk Women Solving Crime)

Fellow writers, comedians and podcasters Hannah George and Taylor Glenn AKA Drunk Women Solving Crime join Jess this week to share their perfect days. Across these two very different days we traverse the globe, become viral sensations, talk illiterate greyhounds, sausage fingers and beige carpet. Not in that order. Like and subscribe for brand-new episodes every Thursday. Follow us on Instagram @perfectdaycast. And, why not get in touch? Email us at everydayaperfectday@gmail.com Learn more about...

Mar 06, 20251 hr 4 min

EP33: Lou Sanders

Comedian, author, actress and certified bobby-dazzler Lou Sanders joins Jess this week to share her very, very cool perfect day. Pack your bags, we’re going to Hawaii. It’s hot, there’s dolphins to swim with and boats to backflip off of. There’s aliens, there’s Metatron the archangel, there’s banana boats and most importantly, there’s Keanu Reeves. Like and subscribe for brand-new episodes every Thursday. Follow us on Instagram @perfectdaycast And, why not get in touch? Email us at everydayaperf...

Feb 27, 202559 min

EP32: Rob Auton

Artist, comedian and “crab cake kid” Rob Auton joins Jess this week to hash out the finer details of his perfect day. Logistically, it’s a big one - but we think we can make it happen. It’s a trip down memory lane to start - with Glastonbury 2003 and Jamie’s Italian making an appearance followed by a, albeit brief, trip to the afterlife and some home renovation for productivity. Like and subscribe for brand-new episodes every Thursday. Follow us on Instagram @perfectdaycast. And, why not get in ...

Feb 20, 202556 min

EP31: Angela Scanlon

Another Thursday, another Perfect Day! This week we’ve gone full woo-woo and are joined by our first ever orb of consciousness - Angela Scanlon. All aboard the waffle train, we’re about to chat about everything from flange and OnlyFans to shaving on public transport and so, so much more. Like and subscribe for brand-new episodes every Thursday. Follow us on Instagram @perfectdaycast. And, why not get in touch? Email us at everydayaperfectday@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...

Feb 13, 20251 hr 3 min

EP30: Huge Davies

In this week’s HUGE episode of Perfect Day, none other than Thorpe-Park-Benihana-Loving-Musical-Comedian Huge Davies joins Jess to share his very perfect (and a little weird) perfect day. If you thought you’d heard it all so far, you definitely haven’t! This perfect day has everything from a Greggs breakfast to mythical creatures, and all things in between. Like and subscribe for brand-new episodes every Thursday. Follow us on Instagram @perfectdaycast. And, why not get in touch? Email us at eve...

Feb 06, 202559 min

EP29: Fatiha El-Ghorri

The sensational Fatiha El-Ghorri joins Jess this week to share her perfect day. Picture this - you’re lying in fresh, crisp sheets, the sun is streaming through your window, the curtains billow slightly in the breeze and… you’ll have to listen in to hear the rest! Hint, it includes warm buttered toast, Judge Judy and finding pleasure in the little things. Like and subscribe for brand-new episodes every Thursday. Follow us on Instagram @perfectdaycast. And, why not get in touch? Email us at every...

Jan 30, 202556 min

EP28: Alexandra Haddow

In a special bonus episode, comedian Alexandra Haddow joins Jess to share her perfect day on the podcast. The duo revisit the importance of dance floors in pubs, talk correct train etiquette, ponder the cultural shift that was Paul Mescal in Normal People and discuss the peak of luxury - free-standing bathtubs. Like and subscribe for brand-new episodes every Thursday. Follow us on Instagram @perfectdaycast. And, why not get in touch? Email us at everydayaperfectday@gmail.com Learn more about you...

Jan 27, 202558 min

EP27: Rosie Jones

Comedian, writer, actor and as you’re about to find out, psychopath, the incredible Rosie Jones joins Jessica Knappett this week to share her Perfect Day. In what may be the first ever tangent free episode, we find out that Rosie’s perfect day IS NOT drinking rum by the water in Barbados. Her real perfect day is even better, and includes plenty of staring at her muscles in the shower, and a little bit of admin, you'll just have to trust the process on this one! Like and subscribe for brand-new e...

Jan 23, 202559 min

EP26: Maisie Adam

The wonderful Maisie Adam joins Jess this week to share her most perfect day. The duo discuss a whole variety of things including (but absolutely not limited to) the aerodynamics of sledding, wok-playing, fancy dress, Bill Nighy, blackmail and Maisie’s first ever stand up gig - in Ilkley! Like and subscribe for brand-new episodes every Thursday. Follow us on Instagram @perfectdaycast. And, why not get in touch? Email us at everydayaperfectday@gmail.com A 'Keep It Light Media' Production Sales en...

Jan 16, 202555 minSeason 1Ep. 26

EP25: Jessie Cave

The sensational author, comedian, actress and artist Jessie Cave joins Jessica Knappett on the podcast this week to bare all. In a particularly tange-filled episode the pair (who do eventually get on to Jessie’s perfect day) delve into their psychies. The pair discuss bad men, sex, relationships, the perils of soy, children, sticky tape, Harry Potter and self-diagnosis. TW: Discussion of mental health, trauma and adult themes. Like and subscribe for brand-new episodes every Thursday. Follow us o...

Jan 09, 20251 hr 16 minSeason 1Ep. 25

EP24: India Rakusen

Jessica Knappett is joined this week by the brilliant journalist, documentary producer and presenter, India Rakusen to discuss her perfect day. The pair delve into India’s impressive back catalogue, and discuss hormones, seasons, witches, eggs, terry’s chocolate oranges, surfing, life drawing and going clubbing. Like and subscribe for brand-new episodes every Thursday. Follow us on Instagram @perfectdaycast. And, why not get in touch? Email us at everydayaperfectday@gmail.com Learn more about yo...

Jan 02, 202552 minSeason 1Ep. 24

Perfect Day - Best of 2024

This week, as we wind down 2024, join Jessica Knappett and various guests as we revisit some of the funniest moments far. Thank you all for joining us in 2024, and if you’re just tuning in, we have an equally hilarious and exciting season to come next year. Happy Perfect New Year! Like and subscribe for brand-new episodes every Thursday. Follow us on Instagram @perfectdaycast. And, why not get in touch? Email us at everydayaperfectday@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...

Dec 26, 20241 hr 6 min

EP22: 'Drifters' Christmas Special with Lydia Rose Bewley and Lauren O'Rourke

The Christmas Special you’ve all been waiting for is here! Jessica Knappet is joined by co-stars and Drifters alumni Lauren O’Rourke and Lydia Rose Bewley in a valiant effort to get to the bottom of their perfect Christmas days. The trio deep-dive into their childhoods, the perils of lost luggage on trains and their funeral songs of choice. Oh, and they also talk about Christmas. The good, the bad and the perfect! Like and subscribe for brand-new episodes every Thursday. Follow us on Instagram @...

Dec 19, 20241 hr 15 minSeason 1Ep. 22

EP21: Joe Thomas

Inbetweeners’ star Joe Thomas joins Jess Knappett on the podcast this week, for what may be the most achievable and depressing perfect day yet. The pair discuss absolutely loads of things that Joe hates, including - the afternoon, eating lunch, mornings, the time 2.30, Edinburgh, stand-up, and his phone. They also talk about foyers, raw dogging, the rain, being a father, and death! Yes, it sounds depressing, but it is very very funny. Like and subscribe for brand-new episodes every Thursday. Fol...

Dec 12, 20241 hr 4 minSeason 1Ep. 21
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