Lucy & Sam's Perfect Brains

Plosive

You might have SEEN Lucy Beaumont and Sam Campbell on Taskmaster but would you be interested in LISTENING to them? Can comedy’s biggest fruitcakes conquer the podcast movement? Imagine if they did! Basically, it is a sort of catch-up more than anything, full to the brim with sprawling anecdotes and highly important theorems.

Hosted by Lucy Beaumont (Hull) and Sam Campbell (Australia).

If you have any ideas for segments please email lucyandsamsperfectbrains@gmail.com. They will do anything! As long as it is interesting and on the right side of the law.

Produced by Plosive.

Artwork by Sam Campbell.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Subscribe Listen in podnod RSS feed Show website

20 episodes
Updated Dec 5, 2025

Episodes20

Newest first

Dec 5, 2025 · 34 min
Perfect Saints - Rachel Robinson
It’s the series finale, and Lucy and Sam name their all-time favourite saints. Amen. If you want to send a message or voice note to the podcast, email it to lucyandsamsperfectbrains@gmail.com or WhatsApp to +447541967499 Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive. Artwork by Sam Campbell. Theme music by Charlie Pelling, Lucy Beaumont and Sam Campbell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 28, 2025 · 39 min
Body Parts
Professors Beaumont and Campbell examine the human body. If you want to send a message or voice note to the podcast, email it to lucyandsamsperfectbrains@gmail.com or WhatsApp to +447541967499 Recorded and edited Aniya Das for Plosive. Artwork by Sam Campbell. Theme music by Charlie Pelling, Lucy Beaumont and Sam Campbell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 21, 2025 · 30 min
Teenage Apologies
Sincerest apologies. Lucy and Sam say sorry to everyone they’ve wronged. If you want to send a message or voice note to the podcast, email it to lucyandsamsperfectbrains@gmail.com or WhatsApp to +447541967499 Recorded and edited Aniya Das for Plosive. Artwork by Sam Campbell. Theme music by Charlie Pelling, Lucy Beaumont and Sam Campbell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 14, 2025 · 30 min
Perfect Brian 1
Lucy and Sam welcome back a Perfect Brian to Perfect Brains. Groovy baby. If you want to send a message or voice note to the podcast, email it to lucyandsamsperfectbrains@gmail.com or WhatsApp to +447541967499 Recorded and edited Ben Williams for Plosive. Artwork by Sam Campbell. Theme music by Charlie Pelling, Lucy Beaumont and Sam Campbell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 7, 2025 · 30 min
Cafés
Sausage, chips ’n' beans please. Lucy and Sam place an order at their perfect caff. If you want to send a message or voice note to the podcast, email it to lucyandsamsperfectbrains@gmail.com or WhatsApp to +447541967499 Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive. Artwork by Sam Campbell. Theme music by Charlie Pelling, Lucy Beaumont and Sam Campbell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 31, 2025 · 39 min
Scare Us Silly
Listen if you dare. Lucy and Sam receive some extremely disturbing messages from listeners. Thanks to listeners who sent in things to scare us silly: Roslyn, Matthew, Sunny, Lucas, Jules, Archie, Zoë, Adam?, Christian, Georgia, Robbie, Marty, Ruby, James, Molly and Daisy. If you want to send a message or voice note to the podcast, email it to lucyandsamsperfectbrains@gmail.com or WhatsApp to +447541967499 Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive. Artwork by Sam Campbell. Theme music by Charlie Pelling, Lucy Beaumont and Sam Campbell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 24, 2025 · 25 min
Murals - Dean Zeus Colman and Gill Adams
Lucy and Sam go off the wall with on the wall artist, Dean Zeus Colman. Recorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive. Artwork by Sam Campbell. Theme music by Charlie Pelling, Lucy Beaumont and Sam Campbell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 17, 2025 · 28 min
Perfect Outfits
Fit check. OOTD. GRWM. Lucy and Sam choose their perfect outfit. Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive. Artwork by Sam Campbell. Theme music by Charlie Pelling, Lucy Beaumont and Sam Campbell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 10, 2025 · 33 min
Spin the Bottle - Tim Key and Gill Adams
Lucy, Sam and their favourite celebrity guests are beholden to the power of the bottle. If it lands on you, your fate is sealed. Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive. Artwork by Sam Campbell. Theme music by Charlie Pelling, Lucy Beaumont and Sam Campbell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 6, 2025 · 4 min
Theme Song Reveal - Mike Wozniak
So long to the boys from above, as we enter the Secret Garden of Babylon. Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive. Artwork by Sam Campbell. Theme music by Charlie Pelling, Lucy Beaumont and Sam Campbell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 3, 2025 · 49 min
Planning Session Unbrained - Perfect Brians and James Acaster
Perfect Brains is coming back. Ahead of its return, Lucy and Sam hold a very important planning session so that they can both emotionally, physically and spiritually prepare for weekly podcasting. Recorded and edited by Ben Williams, Naomi Parnell and Aniya Das for Plosive. Artwork by Sam Campbell. Theme music by Paul Williams and Sam Campbell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 29, 2025 · 1 min
Series 2 Trailer - Lucy & Sam's Perfect Brains
Lucy & Sam's Perfect Brains returns this Friday 3 October. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 16, 2024 · 30 min
Ep 21: School's Out
For the series finale, Lucy and Sam delve into the past to decide what's to come in the future. They're joined by a man instrumental in Lucy's life, Mr Richard Green. Recorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive. Artwork by Sam Campbell. Theme music by Paul Williams and Sam Campbell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 9, 2024 · 20 min
Ep 20: Responding to Perfectionists
Lucy and Sam check their mail. Remember once you open an envelope it can never ever be closed. Pigeons used to deliver messages but now they don't seem to know what to do with themselves. Oh well. Recorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive. Artwork by Sam Campbell. Theme music by Paul Williams and Sam Campbell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 2, 2024 · 1 hr 5 min
Ep 19: Conch All Stars – John Kearns and Damion Priestley
Once again, the precious shell is passed between some very special guests who use its power to delve into the hottest topics of the moment. This is Conch All Stars. Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive. Artwork by Damion Priestley (and Sam Campbell). Theme music by Paul Williams and Sam Campbell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 26, 2024 · 25 min
Ep 18: Unthinkable Visions
Lucy and Sam investigate the mysteries of all those suspicious occurrences you never actually see but absolutely know aliens are responsible (or the government) (or electricians). Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive. Theme music by Paul Williams and Sam Campbell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 19, 2024 · 37 min
Ep 17: Hospitals
Aches? Pains? Low morale? Coma patient? Dr. Lucy B and Consultant Samuel C will see you now. Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive. Artwork by Sam Campbell. Theme music by Paul Williams and Sam Campbell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 12, 2024 · 24 min
Ep 16: Seasons
Almighty creators Lucy and Sam have added a new season to the calendar and all must abide by the rules, festivities and transport systems of the newly instigated 'Yamba'. Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive. Artwork by Sam Campbell. Theme music by Paul Williams and Sam Campbell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 5, 2024 · 49 min
Ep 15: Celebrity Conch – Tim Key and Gill Adams
Lucy and Sam hand over the precious shell to their first celebrity guests. But, remember, The Conch is not a game. Please respect The Conch. Recorded by Naomi Parnell and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive. Artwork by Sam Campbell. Theme music by Paul Williams and Sam Campbell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 28, 2024 · 26 min
Ep 14: Cruises
Lucy and Sam embark on the seven seas with former Cruise Ship worker Jackie and find out about the laws of the oceans. Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive. Artwork by Sam Campbell. Theme music by Paul Williams and Sam Campbell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.