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Life’s A Beach sees Alan giving Judith Chalmers and Michael Palin a run for their money as he invites a famous guest each week to discuss their favourite places in the world. Bursting with anecdotes, laidback chat and laugh out loud travel tales - if this podcast was a suitcase you’d have to sit on it.

“My Life’s A Beach podcast is the escapism we ALL need right now. I sat down and chatted with some of my famous friends about everything travel. From caravanning in Rhyl to private jetting to the Maldives, my guests spill the beans on their holiday horrors and dream destinations. Let’s face it: we might not have the sun on our faces, but after a listen to this you’ll definitely have a smile” – ALAN CARR

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Monday · 32 min
S11 EP2: Patrick Brammall: Colin From Accounts, Last Seen & Raw Dogging In Business Class
Patrick Brammall is on board! And things get a little...steamy. The star of Colin From Accounts and Apple TV+’s brand-new addictive thriller Last Seen joins Alan for a gloriously chaotic flight - from his disastrous attempt at having a holiday in Maui with two kids under five, to his dog Walter’s jet lag, his love of Australia, and the time his daughter was sick on a plane right in front of rugby legend Andrew Johns. Plus: business class “raw dogging”, staying at Claridge’s, why Colin From Accounts deliberately avoids the Sydney postcard clichés, and how Patrick went from comedy to the seriously dark world of Last Seen. And they chat about the NTAs pre-attending. (Congratulations Alan!) Fasten your seatbelts! It's one hell of a flight. Watch Last Seen on Apple TV+ and catch Season 3 of Colin From Accounts now! https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/p0f255x9/colin-from-accounts https://tv.apple.com/gb/show/last-seen/umc.cmc.4pbw9c936a4pigdvsg23u2bsa 00:00 Welcome aboard Patrick Brammall! 00:45 Patrick meets Rita the dog 01:48 The Golden Girls obsession 02:30 Is Alan Crazy Frog?! 02:53 What kind of traveller is Patrick? 03:49 Patrick’s love of England 04:39 His 1994 gap year in the UK 05:39 From Colin From Accounts to Last Seen 06:48 Patrick’s electrifying turn in Last Seen 07:46 Making Last Seen for Apple TV+ 08:29 How Patrick landed the role 09:00 The audition that involved being tied up 12:17 Changing Ends and Alan’s NTA hopes and Alan's tv catchphrase 14:20 Writing Changing Ends with Gabby Best 15:06 Patrick and Harriet’s creative partnership 16:19 Why American sitcoms take forever 17:28 What makes Colin From Accounts feel so Australian 18:07 Why they avoided Sydney’s famous landmarks 19:31 Patrick’s dog Walter suffered jet lag 20:54 Alan and Patrick lose the plot 21:04 Patrick’s “holiday” in Maui with two kids 22:07 Rawdogging in business class 23:51 What Patrick does when he’s in London 24:45 Has Patrick ever spotted a celebrity on holiday? 25:26 His daughter was sick on a plane… in front of Andrew Johns 26:44 Patrick’s dream place to be at 100 27:54 QUICK FIRE: Beach or pool? 28:24 Bondi or Venice Beach? 29:05 Has Patrick ever seen a shark? 29:55 Thanks for flying with us, Patrick! 30:23 That’s Life’s A Beach! #LifesABeach #AlanCarr #PatrickBrammall #ColinFromAccounts #LastSeen #AppleTV #Comedy #Travel #Podcast #AlanCarrPodcast #HarrietDyer #Australia #NTAs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
September 7 · 38 min
S11 EP1: Judi Love: Naked Spas, Jamaica & The Iron That Stopped A Plane!
WELCOME ABOARD ALAN AIR! This week, Captain Carr is joined by the brilliant Judi Love! Judi takes us from her first ever flight (which involved a full-size iron setting off a security alert) to getting completely naked in a Swiss spa, falling flat on her face in Santorini, wild holidays with her girls and why Jamaica is her ultimate happy place. Plus: holiday romances, celeb spotting, travelling solo, her upcoming New York shows and the philosophy behind why comedians need to actually LIVE life. And yes… Alan Air is now officially in the skies. Please keep your tray tables up and your emotional baggage safely stowed. 🎤 Judi Love is currently on tour with All About The Love, including two dates at Soho Playhouse in New York on 6 & 7 November. https://judilove.co.uk/tour 00:00 Welcome Aboard Alan Air! 00:44 Judi Love is on board! 01:25 Judi’s first ever holiday 03:04 Judi’s first ever flight… and THAT iron 05:06 Solo travel & the Swiss adventure 07:48 The naked Swiss spa 08:41 “Get your naked ass in that water!” 09:13 Why going nude was so liberating 11:21 Can holidays ruin friendships? 12:47 The girls’ holiday in Santorini 15:04 Falling flat on her face at 6am 16:01 Judi's philosophical thoughts on “making it” 16:38 Family, Jamaica & breaking the cycle 18:41 Why Judi LOVES Jamaican food 19:10 Has Judi ever had a holiday romance? 20:41 Lady parts names 21:28 Celebrity spotting on holiday 23:01 Judi’s taking her tour to New York! 25:21 More UK tour dates revealed 26:15 Why comedians need to LIVE life 28:16 Where does Judi want to be at 100? Spoiler alert - everywhere! 32:13 Alan Air Quick Fire 34:03 Thank you for flying Alan Air! #LifesABeach #AlanCarr #JudiLove #AlanAir #TravelPodcast #TravelStories #ComedyPodcast #JudiLoveComedy #AlanCarrPodcast #HolidayStories #TravelComedy #AllAboutTheLove #StandUpComedy A 'Keep It Light Media' Production Sales, advertising, and general enquiries: hello@keepitlightmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 28 · 39 min
S10 EP31: Daniel Sloss (Video Edition)
This is the kast episode of the series - see you very soon for series 11!! Daniel Sloss is on board! Daniel joins Captain Alan for a very entertaining journey through his travel history - from childhood holidays to Disney World Florida, getting on a flight with mumps, and the realities of travelling the world as a comedian. Daniel reveals what it’s like touring internationally, how travel opens your mind, and the rather unexpected travel advice he’s been given to get airline staff on side. Plus Daniel’s naughty mile high story. And, as ever, there’s plenty of emotional baggage to collect at the carousel. 00:05 Daniel Sloss is on board!  00:36 Daniel’s life in Edinburgh  01:03 Daniel’s earliest travel memory  01:38 His mum’s extraordinary job  01:45 Childhood holidays & Disney World Florida  02:00 The mumps incident  06:00 Travelling with mumps  08:25 Is travelling still fun when you're a touring comedian?  09:00 The reality of touring Europe  10:00 Daniel’s travel routine  12:00 Favourite places to perform  15:00 Travel nightmares & missed flights  18:00 Daniel’s ideal holiday  21:00 Where would Daniel go tomorrow?  24:00 Daniel’s dream travel companion  28:34 Quickfire!  28:40 Travel pillow: essential or bollocks?  28:48 Al Carr or Alcatraz?  29:03 Full Moon Party or Full English?  29:16 Mile high - definitely not too shy 29:24 Is Daniel a good tipper?  29:42 Collect your emotional baggage! #DanielSloss #LifeAsABeach #AlanCarr #TravelPodcast #ComedyPodcast #StandUpComedy #TravelStories #Comedian #Edinburgh #EdinburghFringe #Holiday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 24 · 41 min
S10 EP31: Daniel Sloss
Joining me this episode to discuss their travel and holiday stories is the comedian Daniel Sloss. Please subscribe and review. Thanks, Alan. xx ‘Life’s A Beach’ everyone’s favourite travel podcast is here to give you all the vitamin D you need. More celebrity passengers unpack their travel suitcases dishing the dirt on their holiday high-jinks. Buckle up, sit back and enjoy the inflight entertainment!! A 'Keep It Light Media' Production Sales, advertising, and general enquiries: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hello@keepitlightmedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 21 · 31 min
S10 EP30: Shaggy (Video Edition)
Shaggy is on board! ✈️🏝️ Alan Carr is joined by reggae and dancehall legend Shaggy for a brilliant trip around the world - from growing up in Jamaica and seeing snow for the first time in New York, to performing with Sting and meeting Michael Jackson. Shaggy reveals his favourite hidden gem in Jamaica, the incredible story behind GoldenEye, where Ian Fleming wrote James Bond and Sting wrote Every Breath You Take, why Japan is one of his favourite places to visit, and the hotel nightmare that will make you check your bathroom twice! Plus, Shaggy talks about his brand-new album Lottery, his West End show with Sting, his new film Honeymoon with Harry, and finishes with Alan's quickfire round. And yes... there is a little talk of the mile-high club. See The Last Ship with Sting and Shaggy in the West End: ⁠https://lwtheatres.co.uk/whats-on/the-last-ship/⁠ 00:21 Shaggy is on board! 00:54 Seeing snow for the first time 02:14 Performing with Sting at the Metropolitan Opera 03:07 Shaggy heads to the West End 04:49 Why are Shaggy & Sting such good friends? 07:58 Shaggy's new album Lottery 10:06 How Shaggy got his iconic deep voice 12:13 Shaggy's Michael Jackson story 13:25 Taking Alan to Jamaica 14:23 Shaggy's Jamaican hidden gem 16:18 Holiday romance with his wife 16:42 Shaggy's favourite hotels 17:47 The magic desk at GoldenEye 18:38 Shaggy meets Nelson Mandela 20:25 Where hasn't Shaggy been? 21:00 Why Shaggy loves Japan 21:44 Shaggy's hotel nightmare 22:23 How to complain like a celebrity 22:54 Shaggy's new film Honeymoon with Harry 24:51 Where would Shaggy live at 100? 27:06 Quickfire! 27:35 The mile-high club 27:48 Is Shaggy a good tipper? 28:24 Time to collect your emotional baggage! #Shaggy #LifeAsABeach #AlanCarr #Lottery #Sting #Jamaica #Reggae #Dancehall #MichaelJackson #GoldenEye #TravelPodcast #CelebrityInterview #TravelStories #WestEnd #HoneymoonWithHarry #ComedyPodcast #Podcast #Travel #BritishComedy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 17 · 35 min
S10 EP30: Shaggy
Shaggy is on board! ✈️🏝️ Alan Carr is joined by reggae and dancehall legend Shaggy for a brilliant trip around the world - from growing up in Jamaica and seeing snow for the first time in New York, to performing with Sting and meeting Michael Jackson. Shaggy reveals his favourite hidden gem in Jamaica, the incredible story behind GoldenEye, where Ian Fleming wrote James Bond and Sting wrote Every Breath You Take, why Japan is one of his favourite places to visit, and the hotel nightmare that will make you check your bathroom twice! Plus, Shaggy talks about his brand-new album Lottery, his West End show with Sting, his new film Honeymoon with Harry, and finishes with Alan's quickfire round. And yes... there is a little talk of the mile-high club. See The Last Ship with Sting and Shaggy in the West End: ⁠⁠https://lwtheatres.co.uk/whats-on/the-last-ship/⁠⁠ 00:21 Shaggy is on board! 00:54 Seeing snow for the first time 02:14 Performing with Sting at the Metropolitan Opera 03:07 Shaggy heads to the West End 04:49 Why are Shaggy & Sting such good friends? 07:58 Shaggy's new album Lottery 10:06 How Shaggy got his iconic deep voice 12:13 Shaggy's Michael Jackson story 13:25 Taking Alan to Jamaica 14:23 Shaggy's Jamaican hidden gem 16:18 Holiday romance with his wife 16:42 Shaggy's favourite hotels 17:47 The magic desk at GoldenEye 18:38 Shaggy meets Nelson Mandela 20:25 Where hasn't Shaggy been? 21:00 Why Shaggy loves Japan 21:44 Shaggy's hotel nightmare 22:23 How to complain like a celebrity 22:54 Shaggy's new film Honeymoon with Harry 24:51 Where would Shaggy live at 100? 27:06 Quickfire! 27:35 The mile-high club 27:48 Is Shaggy a good tipper? 28:24 Time to collect your emotional baggage! #Shaggy #LifeAsABeach #AlanCarr #Lottery #Sting #Jamaica #Reggae #Dancehall #MichaelJackson #GoldenEye #TravelPodcast #CelebrityInterview #TravelStories #WestEnd #HoneymoonWithHarry #ComedyPodcast #Podcast #Travel #BritishComedy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 14 · 32 min
S10 EP29: Rhys James (Video Edition)
Comedian Rhys James joins Captain Alan this week! Rhys reveals why he ditched a life-changing expedition to Borneo for a lads' holiday in Kavos, shares the bizarre story of getting lost in Sri Lanka with a Sherpa who didn't know the way, and relives a truly horrific bout of Montezuma's Revenge in Mexico. Plus, there's holiday heartbreak, Edinburgh Fringe chaos, family trips to Devon, dodgy mini-bars, dream destinations and one of the strangest travel stories we've ever heard. Fasten your seatbelts... See Rhys at Edinburgh Fringe: https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/rhys-james-chop-logic 00:24 Rhys James boards the flight 01:18 Edinburgh Fringe & touring Australia 04:12 Why Rhys is heading to Perth 05:21 Rhys' first holiday memory 07:32 Ditching Borneo for a lads' holiday in Kavos 08:26 The family who went "on the rob" in Kavos 09:45 Holiday romance... or not 13:09 The disastrous Sri Lanka Sherpa story 16:13 Alan's Sri Lanka nightmare 17:34 Montezuma's Revenge in Mexico 18:53 Rhys' emergency trip to a Mexican doctor 20:13 The meal that nearly finished him off 21:28 Do Rhys and Alan ever complain? 22:29 Holiday fashion trends 24:19 Rhys' most memorable hotel stay 25:03 Alan's infamous Vegas mini-bar story 26:40 Dream destination and Rhys' surprising travel companion 28:34 Quickfire Questions #RhysJames #AlanCarr #LifesABeach #EdinburghFringe #ComedyPodcast #TravelPodcast #StandUpComedy #TravelStories #HolidayDisasters #SriLanka #Mexico #MontezumasRevenge #Kavos #Comedian #Podcast #BritishComedy #TravelHumour #FunnyPodcast A 'Keep It Light Media' Production Sales, advertising, and general enquiries: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hello@keepitlightmedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 10 · 36 min
S10 EP29: Rhys James
Joining me this episode to discuss their travel and holiday stories is the comedian Rhys James. Please subscribe and review. Thanks, Alan. xx ‘Life’s A Beach’ everyone’s favourite travel podcast is here to give you all the vitamin D you need. More celebrity passengers unpack their travel suitcases dishing the dirt on their holiday high-jinks. Buckle up, sit back and enjoy the inflight entertainment!! A 'Keep It Light Media' Production Sales, advertising, and general enquiries: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hello@keepitlightmedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 7 · 32 min
S10 EP28: Adam Lambert (Video Edition)
Adam Lambert joins Alan Carr for a very glamorous flight! Adam talks holidays with his family, touring the world with Queen, celebrity encounters on planes, his favourite hotel in Venice, holiday romances, his dream destination and why his perfect holiday involves a beach, a piña colada and eating mangoes. Plus, Adam chats about his brand-new sixth solo album ADAM, his move from LA to New York, and what inspired the darker, heavier sound of the record. And yes… there’s a little “Cup My Banana” thrown in for good measure. 😂 00:15 Adam Lambert is on board! 00:32 Is Adam a holiday person? 01:33 Berlin, the new album - a very naughty record 03:00 Talking about ADAM 04:06 New York & “Rat City” 05:00 Adam’s first holiday memory 06:33 Brazil, Buenos Aires & touring with Queen 09:00 Adam’s celebrity encounters on flights 11:00 Is Adam a holiday diva? 13:17 Meet Pharaoh, Adam’s dog 15:03 The strangest food Adam has ever eaten 16:36 Holiday romances 20:14 Adam’s favourite hotel in Venice 21:01 What’s on Adam’s travel bucket list? 22:10 Adam’s perfect holiday 23:40 Adam’s New York hidden gem 26:02 Quickfire! 26:30 The mile-high club 28:04 Tip or tap? #AdamlLambert #AdamLambert #ADAM #LifesABeach #AlanCarr #Queen #QueenAdamLambert #Travel #TravelPodcast #CelebrityInterview #NewMusic #NewAlbum #Holiday #Comedy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 3 · 34 min
S10 EP28: Adam Lambert
Joining me this episode to discuss their travel and holiday stories is the singer Adam Lambert. Please subscribe and review. Thanks, Alan. xx ‘Life’s A Beach’ everyone’s favourite travel podcast is here to give you all the vitamin D you need. More celebrity passengers unpack their travel suitcases dishing the dirt on their holiday high-jinks. Buckle up, sit back and enjoy the inflight entertainment!! A 'Keep It Light Media' Production Sales, advertising, and general enquiries: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hello@keepitlightmedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 31 · 36 min
S10 EP27: Sally Phillips (Video Edition)
Sally Phillips joins Alan for one of the most epic international episodes of Life's a Beach ever. From growing up in Hong Kong and Beirut to surviving salmonella in Mexico, clown school, holiday romances and Edinburgh Fringe memories, Sally has the most intriguing travel stories. Plus, they chat The Hairdresser Mysteries, niche museums, menopausal confidence and why you should never underestimate the Herring Canning Museum. Alan almost chokes on an accidental mid-flight snack too. 00:00 Welcome aboard Sally Phillips 00:43 Growing up with British Airways & glamorous flying 01:35 Alan accidentally swallows a fly! 🪰 03:14 Alan's Scottish castle 04:32 Growing up in Hong Kong & England as a holiday destination 06:36 Childhood in Beirut before the war 08:13 Holiday romances & "No Panties in Zante" 10:20 Why Sally loves clown school 11:57 Adventurous food (or not!) 13:27 The Hairdresser Mysteries 16:43 Sally's salmonella disaster in Mexico 19:57 Menopause, complaining & parenting teenagers 21:35 Edinburgh Fringe memories & comedy stories 26:28 Honeymooning 'with' Nicky Clarke in the Maldives 27:36 Quick Fire: Mile High or Too Shy? 31:40 Emotional baggage #LifesABeach #AlanCarr #SallyPhillips #TravelPodcast #Travel #Comedy #TheHairdresserMysteries #EdinburghFringe #HolidayStories #HongKong #Scotland #ClownSchool Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 27 · 38 min
S10 EP27: Sally Phillips
Joining me this episode to discuss their travel and holiday stories is the actress, comedian, writer, producer, and director - Sally Phillips. Please subscribe and review. Thanks, Alan. xx ‘Life’s A Beach’ everyone’s favourite travel podcast is here to give you all the vitamin D you need. More celebrity passengers unpack their travel suitcases dishing the dirt on their holiday high-jinks. Buckle up, sit back and enjoy the inflight entertainment!! A 'Keep It Light Media' Production Sales, advertising, and general enquiries: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hello@keepitlightmedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 24 · 38 min
S10 EP26: David Sedaris (Video Edition)
One of the world's greatest storytellers is on board Alan Air! David Sedaris joins Alan to celebrate his brilliant new essay collection "The Land and Its People", and shares stories from his travels to 74 countries. From his unforgettable first trip to Greece, the holiday romance that could have changed his life forever, and why Japan completely changed him, to meeting the Pope, travelling with his wonderfully mischievous sister Amy, getting bitten by a dog, and the tiny travel annoyances that drive him mad, this is David Sedaris at his hilarious best. Packed with razor-sharp observations, outrageous stories and laugh-out-loud moments, this is one journey you won't want to miss. 00:00 Welcome aboard, David Sedaris 01:30 Dressing like you're in a cult 02:10 The Land and Its People and the art of oversharing 04:10 Visiting 74 countries and why South America keeps calling 05:20 The famous "You're trash!" airline story 06:20 David's unforgettable first trip to Greece 08:20 The holiday romance that might have changed his life 09:45 Hugh, love stories and handsome husbands 13:50 Does David write for the page or the stage? 15:40 Getting bitten by a dog... and blamed for it 19:45 Why Japan completely changed him 21:20 Adventurous eating abroad 22:50 His growing list of life's biggest irritations 25:30 Amy Sedaris' holiday pranks 28:20 David's hidden gem in West Sussex 30:20 Meeting the Pope inside the Vatican 32:10 Who has real star quality? 33:15 Quick Fire, making our descent #LifesABeachPodcast #DavidSedaris #AlanCarr #TheLandAndItsPeople #TravelPodcast #ComedyPodcast #TravelStories #Japan #Greece #Books #Author #Humour #Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 20 · 41 min
S10 EP26: David Sedaris
One of the world's greatest storytellers is on board Alan Air! David Sedaris joins Alan to celebrate his brilliant new essay collection "The Land and Its People", and shares stories from his travels to 74 countries. From his unforgettable first trip to Greece, the holiday romance that could have changed his life forever, and why Japan completely changed him, to meeting the Pope, travelling with his wonderfully mischievous sister Amy, getting bitten by a dog, and the tiny travel annoyances that drive him mad, this is David Sedaris at his hilarious best. Packed with razor-sharp observations, outrageous stories and laugh-out-loud moments, this is one journey you won't want to miss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 17 · 36 min
S10 EP25: Nina Conti (Video Edition)
Nina Conti is on board Alan Air and it's as brilliantly bonkers as you'd expect. She reveals the skiing holiday where her dad's booming voice bolted her into action, the holiday romance with an American Marine that ended very badly, losing Monkey on a flight to Austria, why Tokyo didn't live up to expectations, and why she escapes to yurts, road trips and Arthur's Seat whenever she gets the chance. Plus, Alan and Nina reminisce about winning the BBC New Comedy Award, swap Edinburgh Fringe stories, chat about her directorial debut "Sunlight" and Nina's hilarious new C*nti Cabaret, coming to the Underbelly at Bristo Square at this year's Edinburgh Fringe. Book your tickets here: https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/nina-s-c-nti-cabaret 00:00 Welcome aboard, Nina Conti! 01:40 The skiing holiday that ended in dad shouting 03:30 Why Nina loves American road trips 04:15 Making Sunlight in a monkey suit 05:50 Returning to the Edinburgh Fringe 08:05 Inside Nina's hilarious C*nti Cabaret 12:15 Arthur's Seat and Nina's Edinburgh recommendations 14:05 Losing Monkey on a flight to Austria 16:05 Why Tokyo disappointed her 17:45 The holiday romance with a Marine 22:10 Growing up with Tom Conti and Shirley Valentine 24:00 Escaping to yurts and embracing nature 26:10 Celebrity holiday encounters, from John Travolta to Andrew Scott 29:45 Costa Rica tops Nina's travel bucket list 30:10 Quick Fire, making our descent #LifesABeach #NinaConti #AlanCarr #EdinburghFringe #Edinburgh #ComedyPodcast #TravelPodcast #Monkey #HolidayRomance #RoadTrips #TravelStories #Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 13 · 38 min
S10 EP25: Nina Conti
Nina Conti joins Alan for a laughter-fueled flight to talk American road trips, her directorial debut "Sunlight", disastrous holiday romances, comedy awards, losing Monkey in Austria, and her fabulous new show at Edinburgh Fringe... https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/nina-s-c-nti-cabaret Please subscribe and review. Thanks, Alan. xx ‘Life’s A Beach’ everyone’s favourite travel podcast is here to give you all the vitamin D you need. More celebrity passengers unpack their travel suitcases dishing the dirt on their holiday high-jinks. Buckle up, sit back and enjoy the inflight entertainment!! A 'Keep It Light Media' Production Sales, advertising, and general enquiries: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hello@keepitlightmedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 10 · 56 min
S10 EP24: Caitlin Moran (Video Edition)
This week on Life's a Beach, Alan is joined by the incomparable Caitlin Moran - writer, broadcaster and one of Britain's funniest storytellers - for an episode that goes gloriously off-piste. They somehow begin with Harry Styles' legs and Take That before diving into Caitlin's unforgettable childhood holidays, with summers migrating to a caravan in Wales with an apocalypse-prepping father. Along the way they discuss Japan, Benedict Cumberbatch undercover at Glastonbury, why gardening saved Caitlin's mental health, the joy of rewilding, Elizabeth Taylor's extraordinary life, and why we should celebrate people while they're still here. There may not be much chat about beaches... but there is plenty about beavers. Check out Caitlin's new pod: https://open.spotify.com/show/033CJY22Urz2BLJK792QRZ And her new book "How to be Hopeful" is out in September. Subscribe to Life's a Beach for brand new episodes every week. 00:00 Wanking podcasts, dogs & bagpipes 01:13 Harry Styles, Take That & celebrity gossip 06:40 Caitlin's unusual childhood holidays 09:58 Girls' holidays, Magaluf & feminist T-shirts 12:30 Why Japan completely blew Caitlin away 14:20 Getting older and "jolly" fashion 16:40 Caitlin's new podcast Outsiding 20:00 Gardening obsession & nosy neighbours 22:45 Richard Burton, Elizabeth Taylor & legendary diaries 26:00 Trees, history & why Britain's countryside matters 30:20 Why gardening is really about life, not plants 33:30 Menopause, rewilding & finding hope again 37:30 Elizabeth Taylor's extraordinary legacy 42:00 Caitlin's new book How to Be Hopeful 47:10 Benedict Cumberbatch at Glastonbury 49:00 Quick Fire Round and a wanky new format #LifesABeachpodcast #AlanCarr #CaitlinMoran #ComedyPodcast #TravelPodcast #HarryStyles #TakeThat #Gardening #Rewilding #Nature #Japan #ElizabethTaylor #MentalHealth #Menopause #BritishComedy #BenedictCumberbatch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 6 · 58 min
S10 EP24: Caitlin Moran
Caitlin Moran joins Alan for a fascinating chat about Japan, her new gardening podcast with Adam Frost Outsiding, the incredible British history of Oak trees, Liz Taylor and Caitlin's brilliant new book How to be Hopeful which is out in September. Don't miss this flight's quite literal climax at the end! Listen to/watch - Outsiding: https://open.spotify.com/show/033CJY22Urz2BLJK792QRZ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 3 · 43 min
S10 EP23: Brian Molko (Video Edition)
Brian Molko joins Alan for a brilliantly funny flight, from an unforgettable airport encounter with Alan that reminds Brian of David Bowie, to why he finally decided to revisit Placebo's debut album 30 years later. They talk about rebuilding his relationship with those early songs ahead of Placebo's 30th anniversary tour and the band’s debut album, newly RE:CREATED, why the Britpop era made Placebo stand out, and reclaiming Nancy Boy. Along the way there's talk of memory tricks, cannibals, Magaluf, airports, sharks in the Maldives, rehab romances, why Brian believes arriving is the best part of travelling, and an unforgettable quick-fire round. Plus, Brian reveals why this anniversary tour he's been able to celebrate Placebo's earliest music with genuine joy. 00:00 Brian's fear of flying and the luxury of Alanair 01:08 The Alan airport encounter that reminded Brian of David Bowie 08:00 Why Brian recreated Placebo's debut album 09:57 Standing apart from Britpop and embracing difference 12:11 Rediscovering the debut album after 25 years 12:51 The story behind Nancy Boy 14:06 Memory, the Mandela Effect and false memories 15:13 Alan pitches “Pla-subo" featuring Susan Boyle 16:03 Placenta parties, cannibalism and "long pigs" 17:18 Forgetfulness, daydreaming and useless knowledge 18:13 Loving the destination but hating the journey 20:26 Smoking on planes and Brian's airport theories 21:53 Placebo's 30th anniversary tour and finding joy again 24:14 Brian's holiday nightmare in Magaluf 26:06 Rehab romances 27:32 Why kindness gets better service than complaining 30:02 The Maldives, rabbits and reef sharks 32:04 Eating street food in Bangkok 33:16 Quick Fire: beach or pool, window or aisle? 35:38 Alan's stage fright wee and Brian's bladder training tips 37:40 Why everyone should tip their delivery driver #LifesABeach #AlanCarr #BrianMolko #Placebo #Placebo30 #AlternativeRock #RockMusic #DavidBowie #Britpop #NancyBoy #Travel #AnniversaryTour Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
June 29 · 45 min
S10 EP23: Brian Molko
Captain Alan welcomes on board Placebo's Brian Molko! They talk first meetings, tour buses, the Maldives and Magaluf. Be prepared for the chat to take some surprisingly dark turns. And of course Brian's celebrating their new album Placebo RE:CREATED, a totally reworked version of their debut album, and their embark on 30th anniversary European and UK tour, which starts in September. A 'Keep It Light Media' Production Sales, advertising, and general enquiries: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hello@keepitlightmedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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