‘America’s Got Talent’ Semi-finalist Colin Cloud is this episode’s Preston Travelodge visitor. The world-renowned Stage Mentalist (Also seen on Loose Women, The Royal Variety Performance and This Morning) discusses his telly options with Luke & Elliott. Topics covered include performing on the Las Vegas strip, injecting himself with poison and finding it impossible to laugh out Continue reading "Ep 55: Colin Cloud – Mentalist"...
Pro Ice Hockey Player and Captain of EIHL side Guildford Flames Brett Ferguson checks into the Preston Travelodge this week – not that he knows where that is! The prolific Forward opens up to Luke & Elliott about his love affair with the Guildford Flames fans, growing up in the middle of nowhere and which Continue reading "Ep 54: Brett Ferguson – Ice Hockey Captain"
Actor of Stage (Les Miserables) and Screen (Spitting Image, Murder in Successville) Luke Kempner is this week’s special friend at the Preston Travelodge. The Comedy Impressionist works through his telly options with Luke & Elliott, discussing cancelled celebs, the price of Lurpak, and the perks of Steam Decks. Follow Luke & Elliott on Instagram @lukeandelliottcomedy Continue reading "Ep 53: Luke Kempner – Impressionist"...
TV Presenter, TED Speaker, and Magician Ben Hanlin (Dancing on Ice, Celebrity Juice, CBBC) pulls up and checks into the Preston Travelodge for the weekend, there to talk Luke & Elliott through his telly picks. The gang touch on celebrity pranks, card tricks, University DVD swapping, Susie Dent’s sneaky secret, and how he nearly remortgaged Continue reading "Ep 52: Ben Hanlin – Magician"
Stand-Up, Actor, and Podcaster Jessica Fostekew (Motherland, Live at The Apollo, Travel Man, QI, The Guilty Feminist) settles down for her weekend of telly watching in the Preston Travelodge. She chats to Luke & Elliott about shells, comedy pilgrimages, PE, Toblerone technique, and her fear of edges. Jessica can be found on Social Media @jessicafostekew. Continue reading "Ep 51: Jessica Fostekew – Comedian"...
Original Cast Member of ‘The Play That Goes Wrong’, star of BBC’s ‘The Goes Wrong Show’, Olivier award winner, Playwright, Mischief Co-Founder, and now bestselling Author Jonathan Sayer meets Luke & Elliott in Birmingham at The Alexandra Theatre for a chat all things telly, where farce, VAR, and baby food are all on the discussion Continue reading "Ep 50: Jonathan Sayer – Mischief Co-Founder"
Eternally youthful broadcaster Matt Richardson (Love Island: Aftersun, Celebrity Juice, Never Mind The Buzzcocks) is the latest check-in at the imaginary Preston Travelodge. Matt and the boys discuss pitchforks, prawn cocktail, iTunes, airlines, and dystopian fiction. Matt can be found @mattrichardson3 on Instagram and X. His own Podcast ‘I am Prime Minister’ is streaming on Continue reading "Ep 49: Matt Richardson – Presenter/Comedian"...
YouTube phenomenon Caddicarus, whose videos have amassed over 325 million views, is a very welcome guest at the imaginary Preston Travelodge this week. Caddy (AKA Jim Caddick) and the boys wade through topics such as novelty Spaghetti, Super Nintendos, and knuckle tattoos. Caddicarus can be found on his YouTube Channel or on Instagram and X Continue reading "Ep 48: Caddicarus – YouTuber"
Comedy Central & BBC Three’s High-Camp Comic Daniel Foxx nips in to the imaginary Preston Travelodge this week for a TV natter with the boys. Topics include middle class mummies, urination desperation, and tomato harvests. Daniel is on tour with ‘Villain’ – buy tickets at https://www.danielfoxx.co.uk/about and find him on social media @dnlfoxx. Follow Luke Continue reading "Ep 47: Daniel Foxx – Comedian"
Star of hit Netflix drama ‘One Day’, as seen on ‘House Of The Dragon’ (HBO) and ‘Breeders’ (Sky), Jonny Weldon is this week’s lucky guest at the imaginary Preston Travelodge. Topics covered include Love Doctors, Pizza Express hacks, and skateboard fails. Follow Jonny on Instagram @jonnyyweldon or on TikTok and X @jonnyweldon. Follow Luke and Continue reading "Ep 46: Jonny Weldon – Actor"
Antiques Dealer and former ‘The Apprentice’ (BBC One) contestant Gregory Ebbs is this week’s imaginary Preston Travelodge guest. The impeccably polite entrepreneur talks sitcom revivals, canon firing in Malta, the murky underworld of local councillors, and the comeback pun he never got to use on Lord Sugar. Follow Gregory on Instagram @gregariousebbs or visit his Continue reading "Ep 45: Gregory Ebbs – The Apprentice Star"...
She nearly married King Charles. Her Grandmother was on Stalin’s hit list. She’s double related to Prince Philip and now best friends with Kerry Katona. Strap in for an hour of name-dropping, telly chatter, and wild royal anecdotes as the boys welcome a reality TV star and real life Princess to their imaginary Preston Travelodge. Continue reading "Ep 44: Princess Olga Romanoff – British Aristocrat"...
Fan favourite from BBC One’s smash reality show ‘The Traitors’, Zack Davies is a giggly joy as he joins the boys to talk telly. Topics covered with the 7th placed ‘faithful’ include newfound fame, viral memes, anime obsession, and mouth ulcers. You can follow Zack on social media @_zackdavies. Follow Luke and Elliott on Instagram @lukeandelliottcomedy Continue reading "Ep 43: Zack Davies – The Traitors UK Star"...
The BAFTA nominated Presenter and Actor drops into the imaginary Preston Travelodge for a natter that takes a tumble down memory lane. The boys talk CBBC puppets, the boarding school tuck shop, the thrill of live telly, and a nightmare of a gig with Jools Holland. Ed can be found on Instagram @edpetrieofficial and X Continue reading "Ep 42: Ed Petrie – TV Presenter"
Pro Ice Skater, Social Media Influencer, and TV Personality Alex Murphy continues to be bamboozled by British culture as she’s the latest to arrive at the Preston Travelodge. The trio talk lobster fishing, Haribo Tangfastics, romance at the NTAs, and jet ski chasing. Alex can be found on social media @almurph18. Follow Luke and Elliott Continue reading "Ep 41: Alex Murphy – Content Creator/Dancing On Ice Champion"...
Winner of BBC One’s MasterChef UK 2023 Chariya Khattiyot wastes an hour of her precious time talking utter drivel with her old pals Luke & Elliott. Vital topics are covered, including robotic cats with big pockets, 3 hour long comedy routines, and the worst swear word Gordon Ramsay has ever uttered. Chariya’s can be found Continue reading "Ep 40: Chariya Khattiyot – MasterChef Winner"
Star of The Circle (Netflix), online personality, and touring comic Tom Houghton checks into Preston’s Travelodge to debate TV. They discuss hatred for Penguins, boys turning into Dogs, a Mars bar incident, and mistaken identity at a soup kitchen. Tom is on tour with ‘It’s Not Ideal’ – you can buy tickets from https://honourabletom.com or Continue reading "Ep 39: Tom Houghton – Comedian"
ABC’s Foreign Correspondent (and former BBC Journalist) James Longman is used to visiting far-flung corners of the World… So Preston’s Travelodge should be a breeze! The trio discuss gyms of Iraq, aerosolised urine, the hand hygiene of TV’s leading ladies, and becoming the national face of Pineapple in Thailand. James can be found on social Continue reading "Ep 38: James Longman – ABC Foreign Correspondent"...
Ria Lina (Live At The Apollo, Mock The Week) is the next celebrity through the imaginary Preston Travelodge door. Today’s nonsense includes the history of horseradish sauce, crushing on Mr Darcy, fornicating with Mermaids, and why her childhood nickname was ‘Rainbow Warrior’. Ria is on tour with ‘Riawakening’ now – buy tickets at https://rialina.com/p/tour2024/. Follow Continue reading "Ep 37: Ria Lina – Comedian"
Happy New Year! Absurdist Comedian & Children’s Author Olaf Falafel keeps the chuckles flowing this week as we welcome in 2024. He pines for Luton Town, explains visiting 100 schools in 100 days, and curses Dan Walker for ruining one of his best gags. Catch Olaf live or buy his latest book at http://www.olaffalafel.com/?m=1 . Continue reading "Ep 36: Olaf Falafel – Comedian/Author"
Merry Christmas! Star of CBBC’s ‘Almost Never’ and rising music star Oakley Orchard gets in the yuletide spirit to chat TV with the boys this week. They discuss how to get pregnant, subtitle preference, and festive telly routine. So get the red wine on ice! Oakley can be found on social media @oakleyorchard. Follow Luke and Continue reading "Ep 35: Oakley Orchard- Singer/Actor "
Funny-boned Brummie comic Lindsey Santoro (Comedy Central Live, Ch4) is the next inmate to endure a weekend of Preston Travelodge incarceration. This week, they discuss Mr Blobby’s greatest hits, stalking gameshow contestants, and obsessions with bald men. Lindsey can be found on social media @LinzSantoro and is on tour with ‘Pink Tinge’ now – buy Continue reading "Ep 34: Lindsey Santoro – Comedian"
Celebs Go Dating original love guru Nadia Essex is the newest arrival to Preston’s infamous Travelodge. Nadia enlightens the boys on domestic life hacks, how to turn a partner ‘on’, and dealing with jump scares, through to how to perform an effective egg cleanse. Nadia can be found on social media @ladynadiaessex. Follow Luke and Continue reading "Ep 33: Nadia Essex – Dating Expert"
CBBC star and Content Creator Joe Tasker pays a visit to Luke & Elliott’s fantasy Travelodge to chat TV this week. The trio talk wobble boards, brown sauce, auditioning for Rowan Atkinson, the art of the Split V Steal format, and the perils of ‘Go Ape’. Joe can be found on YouTube @JoeTasker and Instagram Continue reading "Ep 32: Joe Tasker – TV Presenter"
The Great British Bake Off fan favourite Lottie Bedlow enters the imaginary Preston Travelodge this week to talk through her telly options with the boys. Today’s chatting recipe includes a slice of jelly cake with mealworms, a pinch of hatred for Disney Princesses, and a touch of Paul Hollywood’s twitchy pocket. Follow Luke and Elliott on Continue reading "Ep 31: Lottie Bedlow – Bake Off Star"
The fantastical Alison Spittle (Celebrity Gogglebox, The Guilty Feminist) joins the boys this week to converse on her favourite telly. The Comedian talks bad avocados, golf buggy tours round Albert Square, wiping bodily fluids on pot plants, and keeping minstrels warm in her bra. Tickets for Alison’s new play ‘Glacier’ or UK tour ‘Soup’ can Continue reading "Ep 30: Alison Spittle – Comedian"
Surrealist Comedian Paul Foot (8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown, Would I Lie To You?) is the next celebrity through the imaginary Preston Travelodge door. Paul muses on giant jigsaw puzzles, inner city farms, Bubblegum flavoured Chicken Kievs, and the freedom of colostomy bags. Paul is on tour with ‘Dissolve’ now – buy tickets Continue reading "Ep 29: Paul Foot – Comedian"
Youtube singing sensation and former Little Big Shots (ITV) star Sapphire invites the boys to her studio for a telly-based gossip. This week’s burning issues are musical perfection, lockjaw, life-size Kit Connor cutouts, Icelandic bottled water, and the perils of watching dating shows with your Dad. Sapphire can found on YouTube @SapphireOfficial. Follow Luke and Continue reading "Ep 28: Sapphire – Singer/Songwriter"...
Stand-Up veteran Jo Caulfield (Mock The Week, Have I Got News For You, BBC Radio 4) is a delight on this week’s show. She and the boys come together to talk about Rockabilly bands, Spanish Ham, and not being a TV series completist. Jo is on tour with ‘Here Comes Trouble’ – buy tickets at Continue reading "Ep 27: Jo Caulfield – Comedian"
Funnyman Josh Jones (Ch4, Dave, Comedy Central) stops by at the Travelodge this week. He and the boys debate the best place on the body to be stung by a wasp, the optimum number of willy shakes after a wee, and a bizarre family connection to the moors murders. Josh is on tour with ‘Gobsmacked’ Continue reading "Ep 26: Josh Jones – Comedian"
