The Josh Widdicombe Podcast

Live from the Edinburgh Fringe 2015 - Night 4

Tue, 25 Aug 2015 23:00:00 +0100

The curtain falls on the Josh Widdicombe XFM show.

Live from the Edinburgh Fringe 2015 - Night 3

Mon, 24 Aug 2015 23:00:00 +0100

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.

Live from the Edinburgh Fringe 2015 - Night 2

Sun, 23 Aug 2015 23:00:00 +0100

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.

Live from the Edinburgh Fringe 2015 - Night 1

Sat, 22 Aug 2015 23:00:00 +0100

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,

Episode 116 - Turn the lights out.

Sun, 26 Jul 2015 23:00:00 +0100

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

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

Sun, 19 Jul 2015 23:00:00 +0100

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.

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

Sun, 05 Jul 2015 23:00:00 +0100

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.

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

Sun, 28 Jun 2015 23:00:00 +0100

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.

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

Sun, 21 Jun 2015 23:00:00 +0100

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 josh@xfm.co.uk, and listen live each and every Sunday morning from 10am.

Episode 111 - A clash of Josh Widdicombe show legends!

Sun, 14 Jun 2015 23:00:00 +0100

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 josh@xfm.co.uk and spread the word of the podcast to earn yourself cool points.

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

Sun, 07 Jun 2015 23:00:00 +0100

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 josh@xfm.co.uk and spread the gosple of the Josh Widdicombe show - live Sunday's 10am-1pm!

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

Sun, 31 May 2015 23:00:00 +0100

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 josh@xfm.co.uk. Don't forget to hit subscribe and tell everyone you know about the show / podcast!

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.

Mon, 25 May 2015 23:00:00 +0100

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.

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

Sun, 17 May 2015 23:00:00 +0100

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.

BONUS EPISODE 7 – Josh Widdicombe Takeover

Sat, 09 May 2015 23:00:00 +0100

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.

Episode 106 - Are you being served?

Mon, 04 May 2015 23:00:00 +0100

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.

Episode 105 - Excuse me? Excuse you!

Tue, 28 Apr 2015 09:53:37 +0100

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 josh@xfm.co.uk Thanks for downloading, back live Sundays 10am.

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

Mon, 20 Apr 2015 10:28:58 +0100

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.

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

Tue, 07 Apr 2015 10:29:18 +0100

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 josh@xfm.co.uk

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

Mon, 23 Mar 2015 17:42:06 +0100

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'.

Episode 101 - Lateness.

Mon, 16 Mar 2015 09:40:52 +0100

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.

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

Mon, 09 Mar 2015 09:27:48 +0100

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 josh@xfm.co.uk and set your alarms for next Sunday, 10am to listen live.

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.

Mon, 02 Mar 2015 09:54:05 +0100

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 josh@xfm.co.uk and if you wish to hear the music between the chatter tune in live from 10am each Sunday on XFM.

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

Mon, 23 Feb 2015 00:00:00 +0100

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!

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

Mon, 16 Feb 2015 00:00:00 +0100

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.

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

Mon, 09 Feb 2015 00:00:00 +0100

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.

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

Mon, 02 Feb 2015 00:00:00 +0100

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'.

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

Wed, 28 Jan 2015 00:00:00 +0100

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.

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

Wed, 21 Jan 2015 00:00:00 +0100

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.

Episode 92 - A podcast!

Thu, 15 Jan 2015 00:00:00 +0100

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 josh@xfm.co.uk

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

Tue, 06 Jan 2015 00:00:00 +0100

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.

BONUS PODCAST 6

Mon, 29 Dec 2014 00:00:00 +0100

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

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

Mon, 22 Dec 2014 00:00:00 +0100

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.

Episode 89 - A 2014 Xmas special PT1!

Mon, 15 Dec 2014 00:00:00 +0100

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.

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

Mon, 01 Dec 2014 00:00:00 +0100

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.

Episode 87 - What are you looking at?

Mon, 24 Nov 2014 00:00:00 +0100

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.

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

Mon, 10 Nov 2014 00:00:00 +0100

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.

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

Mon, 03 Nov 2014 00:00:00 +0100

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!

Episode 84 - Three words - Cabedging The Resolution

Tue, 28 Oct 2014 00:00:00 +0100

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'.

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

Sun, 19 Oct 2014 23:00:00 +0100

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.

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

Sun, 12 Oct 2014 23:00:00 +0100

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'.

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

Sun, 05 Oct 2014 23:00:00 +0100

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.

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

Sun, 28 Sep 2014 23:00:00 +0100

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.

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

Sun, 21 Sep 2014 23:00:00 +0100

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'.

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

Sun, 14 Sep 2014 23:00:00 +0100

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.

Episode 77 - Ivo Graham, Dave Gorman and a plunger

Sun, 07 Sep 2014 23:00:00 +0100

In this week's podcast we talk Bush, Producer Neilâ€™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.

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

Sun, 31 Aug 2014 23:00:00 +0100

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.

Episode 75 - A thrifty special.

Tue, 26 Aug 2014 23:00:00 +0100

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".

Episode 74 - A new home and a new flock

Sun, 17 Aug 2014 23:00:00 +0100

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.

Live from the Edinburgh Fringe - Night 4 EXPLICIT

Tue, 12 Aug 2014 23:00:00 +0100

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.

Live from the Edinburgh Fringe - Night 3 EXPLICIT

Mon, 11 Aug 2014 23:00:00 +0100

Another night of live XFM'ing in front of a brilliant crowd at the Edinburgh Fringe festival. Tonight Matthew Crosby tackled Rich Madeley, Nish Kumar took on JFK, James Acaster confronted lots of things and Tim Key took aim as he attempted to shoot the flame off a candle. To top it all off Tom Craine sifted through some brilliant audience tales.

Live from the Edinburgh Fringe - Night 2 EXPLICIT

Sun, 10 Aug 2014 23:00:00 +0100

Welcome to the second special podcast of the Josh Widdicombe show live from the Edinburgh Festival 2014. Once again we have the brilliant regulars of Matthew Crosby, Nish Kumar, James Acaster, John Robins, Henry Paker and this evening's one off guest was Suzi Ruffell. To save their careers and the reputation of XFM you'll hear some edits in this podcast which sadly Producer Neil had to do.

Episode 73 - The final voyage on a Saturday morning.

Sun, 10 Aug 2014 23:00:00 +0100

The final Saturday version of the XFM podcast saw Josh joined by Mike Wozniack and Tom Rosenthal AKA comedians who aren't performing at the Edinburgh Festival this year. Don't forget to tune in live at the new time of 10am-1pm on Sundays!

Live from the Edinburgh Fringe - Night 1 EXPLICIT

Sat, 09 Aug 2014 23:00:00 +0100

Hello, this is the very first of four very special podcasts recorded live in front of an audience at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. The language and content is stronger than on Saturday mornings so be aware. We had all the regulars, James Acaster, Nish Kumar and Matthew Crosby plus tonight's special guest was Romesh Ranganathan. And if the stage wasn't busy enough we made room for John Robins and Henry Paker.

Episode 72 - Post and punishments plus the company of Adam Hills and Alex Brooker.

Mon, 04 Aug 2014 23:00:00 +0100

Josh just couldn't get enough of his colleagues on The Last Leg Adam Hills and Alex Brooker so we invited them in for the show and we had a phone update on the latest cabedged incident from James Acaster.

Episode 71 - Seann Walsh, Ivo Graham and honey wars!

Mon, 28 Jul 2014 23:00:00 +0100

Konnichiwa podcast listener! On Episode 71 we had in the studio Ivo Graham and Seann Walsh who helped us through celebrity skills and exam based stories. After teasing it many week's ago Josh and Producer Neil finally got round to 'honey wars'.

Episode 70 - Our youngest ever guest and most depressing topic choice to date.

Sun, 20 Jul 2014 23:00:00 +0100

On this week's podcast of the show you can hear the delightful voices of Nish Kumar, Angela Barnes, Tom Craine, James Acaster and very special guest, the creator of 'cabaging' Mick Trent.

Episode 69 - More Nish Kumar than normal, Suzi Ruffell and unexpected James Acaster.

Sun, 13 Jul 2014 23:00:00 +0100

In the spirt of our new footballing overlords Guten Tag podcast listener. This week we lost and found Nish Kumar, Josh's tour buddy Suzi Ruffell came in and James Acaster turned up with an update on 'cabbageing'

Episode 68 - Zoe Lyons, James Acaster, Nish Kumar, power cuts, shops, other stuff!

Sun, 06 Jul 2014 23:00:00 +0100

James Acaster returned to the show this week but not before we open the studio door to Zoe Lyons. The success of one topic made Josh smile and Neil of Fortune proved marginally fun.

Episode 67 - Iain Stirling, Ed Gamble, a very boring topic and one good one(ish).

Mon, 30 Jun 2014 23:00:00 +0100

Blooding more new guests onto the show this week in the form of the terrific Iain Stirling and Ed Gamble. Josh revealed what is quite literally a minor irritation and Nish Kumar went biblical during 'Nishipedia'.

Episode 66 - Getting annoyed, last days and more show debuts.

Mon, 23 Jun 2014 23:00:00 +0100

Our two guests on the show this were Henry Paker and Shappi Khorsandi. They aided us as we navigated our way through the tough questions we always pose which this week were 1) Getting annoyed at your profession being done incorrectly on TV/Film and 2) Tales from your final day in a job. Nish Kumar also dropped by for a fresh Nishipedia.

Episode 65 - Old clothes, dream chatter, Harriet Kemsley and Romesh Ranganathan.

Sun, 15 Jun 2014 23:00:00 +0100

Good morning, noon, night (whenever you might have downloaded). This week we had return guests Harriet Kemsley and Romesh Ranganathan and they helped us through this week's topics.

Episode 64 - Tim Key, a return for James Acaster and more.

Sun, 08 Jun 2014 23:00:00 +0100

Dear Podcast listener, thanks for downloading. Inside episode 64 you'll find the voices of Josh, Producer Neil, Tim Key and James Acaster going through times you've ruined your parents possessions and tales of booking errors. Plus we dug up Anyone Can Play Guitar for a World Cup special.

Episode 63 - A look inside your drawers, nearly killing yourselves and other bits that fill out a radio show..

Wed, 04 Jun 2014 23:00:00 +0100

Producer Neil nearly killed himself but Josh took the positive route and based this week's show around it. We were joined by all three of Pappy's to chat Badults and we ticked the box marked 'first non-comic guest' as author and former undercover police officer James Bannon took a seat in the studio.

Episode 62 - Celebrating local characters and chatting niche museums.

Mon, 26 May 2014 23:00:00 +0100

On this week's show we said hello to Nathaniel Metcalfe and Sara Pasco. They went through the week's topics plus we had a Neil Aid advert and Nish Kumar went deep on jar lids with Nishipedia.

BONUS PODCAST 5

Sun, 18 May 2014 23:00:00 +0100

Josh covered XFM London's breakfast show last week, here's a podcast of highlights. Enjoy.

Episode 61 - Chatting sporting failures with Ivo Graham and Charlie Baker this week. Plus it's the return of Nish Kumar with Nishipedia.

Mon, 12 May 2014 23:00:00 +0100

A couple of nostalgic topics this week on the podcast as Josh chatted sporting failures and ways you made money as a kid. Our third most regaulr guest Ivo Graham stopped by plus we had the company of Charlie Baker.

Episode 60 - Lame nicknames and odd collections plus throwing the studio doors open to Marcus Brigstock and John Kearns.

Mon, 05 May 2014 23:00:00 +0100

A great thanks for downloading the podcast. Expect to hear Marcu Brigstock, John Kearns and much nattering.

Episode 59 - Mr David Baddiel, Ms Rosin Conaty and a game that saw no end.

Mon, 28 Apr 2014 23:00:00 +0100

We very excitedly opened the studio doors to David Baddiel and also Roisin Conaty. Nish Kumar told us the Moon doesn't exist...or did he...and more on Neil Aid.

Episode 58 - Neil Aid continues, interests in Martyn Lewis and Nishpedia gets deep...or does it?

Mon, 21 Apr 2014 23:00:00 +0100

On this edition of the Josh Widdicombe podcast expect to hear the voice of fresh young comic Fin Taylor, Nish Kumar with Nishipedia and more pleading for stickers during Neil Aid.

Episode 57 - Alan Carr, Matt Forde, a bake off and the launch of an appeal.

Sun, 13 Apr 2014 23:00:00 +0100

"Friend of the show" Alan Carr was back with us this week, and he judged some pulsating radio in our bake off. We also had the company of the brilliant Matt Forde too. And not wanting Producer Neil to miss out a very special summer event Josh launched 'Neil Aid'.

Episode 56 - Katherine Ryan, Matthew Crosby, a twist on Neil of Fortune and other stuff.

Mon, 07 Apr 2014 23:00:00 +0100

Hello to you. Hope you enjoy this week's podcast with Pappy's Matthew Crosby, the flippin' great Katherine Ryan and Mr Conspiracy Nish Kumar.

Episode 55 - Mysterious post, hateful animals, the great Aisling Bea and James Acaster take it too far.

Tue, 25 Mar 2014 00:00:00 +0100

This week we had the company of rising star Aisling Bea, our trusty steed James Acaster and Nish Kumar dropped his truth bombs. Also taking angry animals, mysterious gifts and we try to enjoy the last 'Neil of Fortune'.

Episode 54 - Minus a guest but bonus James Acaster time.

Tue, 18 Mar 2014 00:00:00 +0100

We were not joined by Adam Hills due to a booking mixup but that meant we got bonus James Acaster time. We put a conspiracy theory to Nish Kumar and muddled our way through another Neil of Fortune.

Episode 53 - Jon Richardson joins us to talk skills you think you're too old to learn and just hang out really.

Tue, 11 Mar 2014 00:00:00 +0100

8 Out Of 10 Cats captain Jon Richardson came in this week. James Acaster brought us something 'exciting' from 'Weetabix' and Nish Kumar delivered a bomb about The Beatles.

Episode 52 - Unpopular opinions, a game about tractors, Kerry Godliman and more than was necessary on Angel Delight.

Tue, 04 Mar 2014 00:00:00 +0100

Thanks for downloading. We had the pleasure of Kerry Godliman this week and James Acaster returned. Inspired by 'Neil of Fortune' Josh's Dad created a game for us to play and Nish Kumar dropped a huge 'Nishipedia' for us to digest.

Episode 51 - Slow news days, unlikely crushes and the usual gubbins.

Tue, 25 Feb 2014 00:00:00 +0100

Two topics based upon our first guest on the show Tom Craine this week and stepping into the studio for the first time, comedian Brett Goldstein.

Episode 50 - John Robins, Ivo Graham and confusion over apples.

Tue, 18 Feb 2014 00:00:00 +0100

We welcomed the newest member of the XFM family John Robins onto the show and extended a firm welcome back hand shake to Ivo Graham. Nish Kumar delivered his most thought provoking yet and Producer Neil provided his most underwhelming Neil of Fortune yet.

Episode 49 - Settle in for the most text topics we've ever had.

Tue, 11 Feb 2014 00:00:00 +0100

A packed podcast for you podcast listener. Miles Jupp, Nish Kumar and James Acaster all join Josh to talk lying, fainting and embarrassing your parents.

Episode 48 - Gossiping, addictions and week two of new features.

Tue, 04 Feb 2014 00:00:00 +0100

Rob Beckett and Mike Wozniak were Josh's guests in the studio this week as he talked about gossip getting back to the person it was about and pointless things you were addicted to.

Episode 47 - New features galore, guests making their debut and the usual nonsense.

Mon, 27 Jan 2014 00:00:00 +0100

Hello old podcast friends, welcome new podcast friends. In this week's show Josh introduced three new features as if to prove he spent his time off productively. Tiffany Stevenson was our first guest and James Acaster our second. Cheers for download as always and don't forget to get in touch about AOB.

BONUS PODCAST 4 - Josh is still having a rest so here are some more highlights.

Mon, 13 Jan 2014 00:00:00 +0100

The second of Josh's highlights podcast is here while he continues to rest and recuperate from his first 12 months on XFM.

BONUS PODCAST 3 - A collection of highlights

Mon, 06 Jan 2014 00:00:00 +0100

Happy new year to you. This is a quick collection of highlights from the first 12 months of Josh's show.

Episode 46 - A very merry Christmas to you, it's the last podcast of the year.

Mon, 23 Dec 2013 00:00:00 +0100

On our Christmas special (kind of) we were joined by Elis James to chat nativity memories and lame new years. Matthew Crosby gave us an other insight into a celebrity autobiography and James Acaster delivered a festive classic scrape.

Episode 45 - Two shows debutants and two topics rolled into one.

Tue, 17 Dec 2013 00:00:00 +0100

Embracing the warmth of the studio and Josh for the first time were Angela Barnes and Tom Allen. We also talked dumb injuries and ruining Christmas.

Episode 44 - What might be the best text we've had in, a return visit from Nish Kumar and a debut appearance from Harriet Kemsley.

Mon, 09 Dec 2013 00:00:00 +0100

As it's December we dipped our toe into the Christmas waters asking for your unique family traditions and ill advised online purchases. Josh came up with an Xmas game and so much more in this week's podcast.

Episode 43 - King of the one liner Stewart Francis and plenty of 'chit chat'

Tue, 03 Dec 2013 00:00:00 +0100

On a roll with the big names and this week Josh had the company of Stewart Francis. Tom Craine delivered some relationship advice and Matthew Crosby went deep into another celebrity autobiography. XFM, Josh Widdicombe, Stewart Francis, Tom Craine, Matthew Crosby, Pappy's, radio, comedy, The Last Leg.

BONUS PODCAST 2 - Bill Burr

Fri, 29 Nov 2013 00:00:00 +0100

We're getting podcast happy! In this second bonus podcast Josh chats to one of the finest comedians from the USA, Bill Burr ahead of his UK tour.

Episode 42 - Stephen Merchant, a failed game and lots of 'AOB'.

Tue, 26 Nov 2013 00:00:00 +0100

Stephen Merchant returned to XFM and kept Josh company. James Acaster treated us to another classic scrape and Matthew Crosby of Pappy's dipped into the autobiography of Heather Mills.

BONUS PODCAST - Reginald D. Hunter

Tue, 26 Nov 2013 00:00:00 +0100

Welcome to the first in a run of bonus podcasts of Josh talking a bit more in-depth to his fellow comics. Kicking things off with the excellent Reginald D. Hunter who's new DVD 'In The Midst Of Crackers' is out now.

Episode 41 - Jack Dee, DVD plugging, hitting 'reply all' and more.

Tue, 19 Nov 2013 00:00:00 +0100

Jack Dee was our main guest this week which was very exciting. We also wanted stories of mistaking replying all, there was some chat about Mel B, pirate radio and a classic scrape of heigh from James Acaster.

Episode 40 - Celebrity compliments, the return of Joe Lycett and a hello t o Nick Helm.

Tue, 12 Nov 2013 00:00:00 +0100

Brace yourselves we debuted some new features this week...didn't demo them so they were a bit rough. Happy to report there's also more on Nick Knowles.

Episode 39 - Driving tests, roving hands and more guests than the norm.

Tue, 05 Nov 2013 00:00:00 +0100

We had the lovely company of Adam Hills this week as we navigated the topic of driving test horror stories plus Mark Watson joined us as the first celebrity guest guess on Anyone Can Play Guitar. James Acaster very kindly delivered us a halloween based classic scrape.

Episode 38 - First days of woe, gifts that were a good idea at the time and another step into literary corner.

Tue, 29 Oct 2013 00:00:00 +0100

Much merriment and laughter this week going through tweets and hearing from Charlie Baker, Suzi Ruffell and Matthew Crosby plus Producer Neil returned glowing in the light of fatherhood.

Episode 37 - Haircuts, locked doors, classic scrapes and a drum box.

Tue, 22 Oct 2013 23:00:00 +0100

Much mirth this week about bad haircuts plus stories of getting suck places. Matthew Crosby once again spoke to us from literary corner, we welcomed comic Romesh Ranganathan onto the show for his debut and topped things off as always with a James Acaster classic scrape.

Episode 36 - Disappointing birthdays, getting locked in/locked out, David Beckham's autobiography and James Acaster.

Mon, 14 Oct 2013 23:00:00 +0100

Josh was joined by James Acaster and Ivo Graham. Topics circled around disappointing birthdays, your locked-in/locked-out mishaps, and an array of other wonderful things.

Episode 35 - School prom mishaps, local TV irregularities and lots of off topic chat.

Mon, 07 Oct 2013 23:00:00 +0100

Guests were Tom Craine and James Acaster. Topics were school promo mishaps, local TV irregularities and lots of off topic chat.

Episode 34 - Andy Parsons of Mock The Week, a look into Jordan's first autobiography and a hashtag.

Mon, 30 Sep 2013 23:00:00 +0100

Josh welcomed fellow Mock the Week panelist Andy Parsons onto the show to discuss pen friends, bandwagons and sheds.

Episode 33 - Injury advice, assemblies, Andy Cole, Seann Walsh, James Acaster plus more all in under one hour.

Mon, 23 Sep 2013 23:00:00 +0100

A jam packed show this week with Seann Walsh as our first guests and James Acaster, as is routine, our second. Lots of talk about school assemblies, some about injury advice and a little about a crow bar. Plus Matthew Crosby sprinkles some more showbiz dust on the show.

Episode 32 - Tannoys PT2, kids TV discrepancies and the 'classic scrap' returns.

Tue, 10 Sep 2013 23:00:00 +0100

Another rollover topic this week alongside something on kids TV that wound Josh up. Joined in the studio by Tom Craine and James Acaster plus Matthew Crosby of Pappy's on the phone for a new feature.

Episode 31 - Studio jealousy, tannoys, Rob Beckett and Lloyd Griffith.

Mon, 02 Sep 2013 23:00:00 +0100

Back in the studio after the show's mini tour of the UK Josh had an attack of studio envy. Also crossed of the topic list were 'things overheard on tannoys' and 'times you've made yourself at home in public' plus new features and some badger chat. Also happily joined by Rob Beckett and Lloyd Griffith.

Episode 30 - Live from Reading with more chat of teachers, some about tight parents and worst house guests.

Mon, 26 Aug 2013 23:00:00 +0100

The show had a min-adventure and went to Reading this week where Josh was performing but due to boring broadcasting rights rather than come from the festival we had to do the show from Producer Neil's In-laws dining room. We invited round Suzi Ruffell too.

Episode 29 - The second Edinburgh Fringe show.

Mon, 19 Aug 2013 23:00:00 +0100

This week from Edinburgh we were talking 'the smallest crowd you've been a part of' and 'strange places you've encountered your teacher'. Happily we were also joined by Sara Pascoe, John Robins, Matt Forde, Joe Lycett and James Acaster plus Producer Neil also had his own classic scrape.

Episode 28 - The first of two Edinburgh Fringe specials

Mon, 12 Aug 2013 23:00:00 +0100

We took the show to Edinburgh this week for the first of two specials. Joining us were the marvellous Ivo Graham, Charlie Baker and James Acaster with an Edinburgh themed classic scrape. Joe Lycett even gave us an Edinburgh news special.

Episode 27 - Shop names, forgetting names and other things.

Mon, 05 Aug 2013 23:00:00 +0100

In the studio this week were Welsh comic Elis James and Josh's co-host on The Last Leg, Alex Brooker.

Episode 26 - Terrible advice from your parents, a bad week for James Acaster and the marvellous Holly Walsh was on too.

Mon, 29 Jul 2013 23:00:00 +0100

Josh was joined by Holly Walsh and as regular James Acaster to go through times you have pretended to be someone else or someone else pretended to be you and stories of some of the worst advice your parents gave you. There is also a trivial let down.

Episode 25 - A quarter century of podcasts. We did nothing to celebrate.

Mon, 22 Jul 2013 23:00:00 +0100

Happy to be joined by Pappy's, Joe Lycett and James Acaster to talk through childhood gangs, sports day humiliations and the Moon landings.

Episode 24 - Weathers nice isn't it? On this week's podcast Seann Walsh, Tom Craine, Joe Lycett, minor roles in school plays and reasons for appearing in the local paper.

Mon, 15 Jul 2013 23:00:00 +0100

No reasons for the two topics this week we just wanted stories and we were overwhelmed. There was a first ever head to head during 'In Pursuit of the Trivial', milk faces and reminiscing about Big Brother.

Episode 23 - Maybe the greatest Glastonbury anecdote ever, our Mozart riddle possibly resolved and a battle of the scrapes.

Mon, 08 Jul 2013 23:00:00 +0100

After a week off Josh returned with Producer Neil, Tom Craine and James Acaster in tow. Two Glastonbury miss haps inspired the show themes of packing disasters and things you've slept through. You will also hear other things.

Episode 22 - Terrible wedding guest, wasted holidays and other conversational things.

Mon, 24 Jun 2013 23:00:00 +0100

Hi podcast listener, thanks for downloading and listening. In episode 22 expect chat about weddings, wasted holidays, some more news from Joe Lycett, a show debut from Joel Dommett and of course utter joy from James Acaster.

Episode 21 - Finally getting around to talking flatmates, stolen towels and more on the Mexican cat.

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:00:00 +0100

After paying it little heed last week Josh finally discussed minor reasons to hate flatmates, Joe Lycett gave us part 2 on the Mexican mayoral cat, comic musician and actor Nick Helm was our guest and we rounded off as ever with another James Acaster classic scrape.

Episode 20 - A question about schools, something about flat mates, the great Nish Kumar, Joe Lyectt and James Acaster.

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 23:00:00 +0100

Talking, "Was it only my school that did...", a Josh Widdicombe show debut for Nish Kumar, Joe Lycett backs a Mexican cat and a classic scrape of the finest order from James Acaster.

Episode 19 - James Acaster and his classic scrapes return and Josh covers off listeners lowest ambitions and most disappointing trips.

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 23:00:00 +0100

The return of classic scrapes, terribly disappointing trips and listeners lowest ambitions all discussed with Josh, Elis James and James Acaster plus possibly the most informative news nugget from Joe Lycett yet.

Episode 17 - Answer phone messages that weren't for you and dreams you should't have told people about.

Tue, 28 May 2013 23:00:00 +0100

Welcome. Topics tackled this week were unknown answer phone messages and dreams that you really should have kept to yourself. Comic Tom Craine joined Josh plus Joe Lycett went through the news.

Episode 18 - Two shows in one weekend? Never accuse us of being work shy.

Tue, 28 May 2013 23:00:00 +0100

With Gordon Smart away and all other cover avenues exhausted Josh stepped in for an extra Xfm show. Breaking ground with a new concept we copied all the same features from the normal Saturday show. Our guest this week was the brilliant up and coming comic Ivo Graham.

Episode 16 - Taking credit or shifting the blame, when you became everything you hate, Isy Suttie (Dobby from Peepshow) and Joe Lycett.

Mon, 20 May 2013 23:00:00 +0100

The marvellous Isy Suttie from Peep Show joined Josh to go through this week's themes of 'taking credit or shifting the blame' and 'when you became everything you hate' plus Joe Lycett as ever delivered the most important news story of the week.

Episode 15 - Jobs, putting your foot in your mouth, Matthew Crosby and headphone mutiny.

Mon, 13 May 2013 23:00:00 +0100

The first show in the post Fergie era and if we're honest it didn't get off to the best start but it did get better. We covered themes on topic and off topic. Joe Lycett wrestled with the news and we were very happy to have Matthew Crosby of Pappy's on the show.

Episode 14 - Minor reasons to hate your partners ex, misunderstood facts as a child, German football and Tom Rosenthal

Mon, 06 May 2013 23:00:00 +0100

Hey podcast listener. This week Josh delved into relationships and also wanted to know facts or information you really didn't get to grips with as a kid. Joe Lycett provided his take on The Champions League and Tom Rosenthal was the very special guest in the studio.

Episode 13 - Tom Craine, summer fashion, bad song memories, and JLS splitting up.

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 23:00:00 +0100

We 'mourn' the loss of pop botherers JLS, Josh shows us his rather embarrassing new pair of summer shorts, and today's guest is Tom Craine!

Episode 12 - Home town facts, half heard conversations, Suzi Ruffell and someone falling over.

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 23:00:00 +0100

The show took a mini road trip and came from Birmingham this week; exciting. As this is Producer Neil's home Josh wanted to know about listeners home town facts and also stores of half heard conversations. Joe Lycett was on the phone with the news as normal plus the brilliant Suzi Ruffell joined Josh for the final part of the show.

Episode 11 - Things you were never allowed as a child, tackling THE news story of the week and a trip to Alcatraz.

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 23:00:00 +0100

In this podcast Josh and the Xfm listenership talk about things there were never allowed as a child. There is obviously only one story newshound Joe Lycett can take on this week and the last "classic scrape" from James Acaster for a few weeks as he's off on tour. (Oh and there's a diversion to talk about ex-England footballer Michael Owen).

Episode 10 - Bedroom bands, Pappy's and North Korea.

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 23:00:00 +0100

Comedy sketch trio Pappy's chat to Josh and sift through stories of bands that never made it out of the Xfm listener's bedrooms. Joe Lycett gives us an insight on how he would deal with the situation in North Korea and we finish as ever with James Acaster who brings us a classic scrape involving disco beats.

Episode 9 - Unknown texts, Rob Beckett, Trivia, and Assassinations.

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 23:00:00 +0100

Hello Podcast listener. Episode 9 sees comic Rob Beckett accompany Josh through some tales of sent and received anonymous texts. Joe Lycett takes us through an assination attempt and James Acaster delivers a "classic scrape" that might be his best yet.

Episode 8 - Alan Carr, going to the wrong things, rubbish freebies and a classic scrape.

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0100

Josh was kept company for a short while this week by Alan Carr as they went down memory lane about touring together. The show also tackled stories of when "you've been to see the wrong thing", more musical trivia was passed to Producer Neil and James Acaster relived once more another classic scrape.

Episode 7 - Lies, lies, lies, more trivia and a tale about porcelain china.

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0100

Welcome, this is podcast 7 and this week it was all about times you've found yourself out of your depth and silly lies you've told or heard. Joe Lycett delivers his verdict on the Chris Huhne case and James Acaster relives another classic scrape. Do enjoy it.

Episode 6 - Your worst work colleagues ever, music trivia 101 and how just one hour in a band can go so so wrong.

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0100

Adam Hills and Alex Brooker, Josh's co-hosts on 'The Last Leg' guest on the show & inspire the theme of "worst work colleagues" this week. Newshound Joe Lycett talks about Stalin and James Acaster continues to give more accounts of his unbelievable life to date.

Episode 5 - Pointless awards, the only take on the Italian elections you'll need and another look into the life of comic James Acaster.

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0100

Alright. How are you? Thinking back to his childhood days Josh reminisced about his receiving of the "Good Egg" award at school and wanted to know what other pointless awards the Xfm audience had been given. Joe Lycett gave his unique take on the Italian elections and there's a bit about how Classic FM made Josh miss part of the show.

Episode 4 - Sticking it to the man in the mildest possible manner, Ben Fogle on LSD and fellow standup Tom Craine joins Josh.

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 00:00:00 +0100

After hearing a weak rebellious story about an Xfm colleague Josh wanted listener tales of how they have given two fingers to their employers. Joe Lycett embraces his role as the shows news reporter by giving us the info on Ben Fogle's LSD experience and Tom Craine stops by.

Episode 3 - Moments of embarrassment, a tale about Mr Echo from 'Lost' and Joe Lycett chats about the Pope

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:00:00 +0100

Josh's fellow comic and friend Joy Lycett gives his take on the Pope stepping aside and after worrying that he would show himself up in front of one of his comedy heroes Josh asks for listener tales of embarrassing themselves in front of celebrities.

Episode 2 - Depressing Valentines, Joe Lycett on Richard III and a joke about Suede.

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 00:00:00 +0100

Tapping into the sad world of the average Xfm listener once again, Josh goes through some depressing Valentines tales but thankfully is pulled out of this downward spiral with a call to the always wonderful Joe Lycett.

Episode 1 - Stephen Merchant, Joe Lycett, James Acaster

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:00:00 +0100

Josh's first podcast contains the best bits of his first three weeks on-air. He's joined by fellow comics Stephen Merchant (offering his review of Josh's first show), James Acaster and Joe Lycett. Plus he goes through some embarrassingly sad tales of dumping.