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Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster

Plosive

#14 in Comedy this week
Comedians Ed Gamble and James Acaster invite special guests into their magical restaurant to each choose their favourite starter, main course, side dish, dessert and drink. Ever wanted to eat your dream meal? It's time to order Off Menu.

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  • Avg 1 hr 10 min
  • English
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  • #345
    July 13 · 1 hr 9 min

    Nicola Coughlan (Tasting Menu – Live at the Royal Albert Hall)

    It’s Royal Albert Hall Tasting Menu time, and joining us for this live episode is ‘Bridgerton’ and ‘Derry Girls’ star Nicola Coughlan. On Nicola’s original episode she locked herself out of her flat. Will she do the same at the Royal Albert Hall? Nicola is starring in the next of Channel 4’s anthology series, ‘I Am’, with ‘I Am Helen’ being released later this year. She’s also joined the cast of ‘Only Murders in the Building’, so look out for the new series. Follow Nicola on Instagram @nicolacoughlan Off Menu is now on YouTube: @offmenupodcast Follow Off Menu on Instagram and TikTok: @offmenuofficial. And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show. Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster. Produced and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive. Recorded by Matt Mountford-Lister for Storm Productions Group live at the Royal Albert Hall. Video production by Ben Williams and Megan McCarthy for Plosive. Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design). Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • #344
    July 6 · 1 hr 14 min

    Kiell Smith-Bynoe (Tasting Menu – Live at the Royal Albert Hall)

    Next from our run of live shows at London’s Royal Albert Hall is ‘Taskmaster’ and ‘Ghosts’ star, Kiell Smith-Bynoe! The first time Kiell guested on Off Menu it was one of the only times Ed and James drank on the podcast, and Kiell’s not letting that tradition slip… Kiell is on tour with his improv show Kool Story Bro. For dates and tickets go to www.koolstorybro.co.uk Follow Kiell on Instagram @klayzeflaymz Off Menu is now on YouTube: @offmenupodcast Follow Off Menu on Instagram and TikTok: @offmenuofficial. And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show. Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster. Produced and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive. Recorded by Matt Mountford-Lister for Storm Productions Group live at the Royal Albert Hall. Video production by Ben Williams and Megan McCarthy for Plosive. Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design). Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • #343
    June 29 · 1 hr 4 min

    Katherine Ryan (Tasting Menu – Live at the Royal Albert Hall)

    It’s a Monday bonus episode – the second of our live ‘Tasting Menu’ shows at London’s Royal Albert Hall – and our special returning guest is Katherine Ryan! The guest who introduced us all to ‘The Good Morning’ back on episode 45. Listen to Katherine’s podcasts: Telling Everybody Everything and What’s My Age Again? wherever you get your podcasts Follow Katherine on Instagram and TikTok @kathbum Off Menu is now on YouTube: @offmenupodcast Follow Off Menu on Instagram and TikTok: @offmenuofficial. And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show. Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster. Produced and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive. Recorded by Matt Mountford-Lister for Storm Productions Group live at the Royal Albert Hall. Video production by Ben Williams and Megan McCarthy for Plosive. Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design). Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • #342
    June 22 · 1 hr 23 min

    Aisling Bea (Tasting Menu – Live at the Royal Albert Hall)

    We’re back with a b-b-b-b-bonus episode, the first live show from our (recording-breaking) run at the Royal Albert Hall. We did 6 live ‘Tasting Menu’ episodes at the iconic London venue, where we got fan favourite guests back on the podcast to be served the menu of other fan favourite guests. And our first diner to return to the Dream Restaurant is stand-up superstar, actor and friend of the podcast (way back from episode 10), Aisling Bea! Follow Aisling on Instagram @weemissbea Off Menu is now on YouTube: @offmenupodcast Follow Off Menu on Instagram and TikTok: @offmenuofficial. And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show. Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster. Produced and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive. Recorded by Matt Mountford-Lister for Storm Productions Group live at the Royal Albert Hall. Video production by Ben Williams and Megan McCarthy for Plosive. Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design). Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • #341
    June 3 · 1 hr 16 min

    Harry Enfield

    It’s the final episode of series 15, and what better way to round off the series than with British comedy royalty, Harry Enfield. That's right, it's another National Treasure. Harry is on tour with ‘Harry Enfield and No Chums’. For dates and tickets go to www.fane.co.uk/harry-enfield Watch the video version of this episode on the Off Menu YouTube on Thu 4 June. Off Menu is now on YouTube: @offmenupodcast Follow Off Menu on Instagram and TikTok: @offmenuofficial. And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show. Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster. Produced, recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive. Video production by Ben Williams and Megan McCarthy for Plosive. Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • #340
    May 27 · 1 hr 3 min

    Anna Faris

    ‘Scary Movie’ star Anna Faris is this week’s diner, much to Ed and James’s delight. But someone else hijacks her booking… ‘Scary Movie’ is in cinemas June 5. Book your tickets now. Follow Anna on Instagram @annafaris Watch the video version of this episode on the Off Menu YouTube on Thu 28 May. Off Menu is now on YouTube: @offmenupodcast Follow Off Menu on Instagram and TikTok: @offmenuofficial. And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show. Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster. Produced, recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive. Video production by Ben Williams and Megan McCarthy for Plosive. Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • #339
    May 20 · 1 hr 23 min

    Michelle Wolf

    Emmy-nominated stand-up and Netflix star Michelle Wolf has a table booked in the Dream Restaurant this week. She shoulder not done that. Michelle Wolf is touring England in from 11th June. For dates and tickets go to punchup.live/michellewolf Follow Michelle on Instagram and TikTok @michelleisawolf Watch the video version of this episode on the Off Menu YouTube on Thu 21 May. Off Menu is now on YouTube: @offmenupodcast Follow Off Menu on Instagram and TikTok: @offmenuofficial. And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show. Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster. Produced, recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive. Video production by Ben Williams and Megan McCarthy for Plosive. Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • #338
    May 13 · 1 hr 25 min

    Phil Wang (Tasting Menu)

    Fan favourite from the very first series of Off Menu, Phil Wang returns to the Dream Restaurant for a Tasting Menu booking. We hope he likes buttery cabbage. Phil Wang is on tour with his new show ‘Uh Oh’. For dates and tickets go to philwang.co.uk Follow Phil on Instagram @wangpix Watch the video version of this episode on the Off Menu YouTube on Thu 14 May. Off Menu is now on YouTube: @offmenupodcast Follow Off Menu on Instagram and TikTok: @offmenuofficial. And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show. Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster. Produced, recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive. Video production by Ben Williams and Megan McCarthy for Plosive. Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • #337
    May 6 · 1 hr 16 min

    Montaigne

    Australian musician, ARIA Award-winner and former Eurovision contestant Montaigne – aka Jessica Alyssa Cerro – is this week’s dream diner. Will James bring up 2016? Montaigne is touring Australia in August for the 10th anniversary of their Glorious Heights album. For dates and tickets go to montaignemusic.com.au Listen and buy Montaigne’s latest album ‘it’s hard to be a fish’ here. Follow Montaigne on Instagram and TikTok @actualmontaigne Watch the video version of this episode on the Off Menu YouTube on Thu 7 May. Off Menu is now on YouTube: @offmenupodcast Follow Off Menu on Instagram and TikTok: @offmenuofficial. And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show. Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster. Produced, recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive. Video production by Ben Williams and Megan McCarthy for Plosive. Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • #336
    April 29 · 1 hr 12 min

    Ayoade Bamgboye

    ‘SNL UK’ cast member and Edinburgh Comedy Awards Best Newcomer winner Ayoade Bamgboye is this week’s dream diner. Let’s just hope there aren’t any faecal clouds in the Dream Restaurant. Ayoade Bamgboye is on tour with her show ‘Swings and Roundabouts’. For dates and tickets go to berksnest.com/ayoade Ayoade stars in ‘Saturday Night Live UK’, Saturdays at 10pm on Sky One and streaming service NOW. Follow Ayoade on Instagram @ayoadezahrah Watch the video version of this episode on the Off Menu YouTube on Thu 30 Apr. Off Menu is now on YouTube: @offmenupodcast Follow Off Menu on Instagram and TikTok: @offmenuofficial. And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show. Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster. Produced, recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive. Video production by Ben Williams and Megan McCarthy for Plosive. Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • #335
    April 22 · 1 hr 6 min

    Graham Norton

    We’re back in National Treasure territory, as king of the chat show Graham Norton turns interviewee in the Dream Restaurant. But don’t give him a blue cheese olive. Graham Norton hosts ‘The Neighbourhood’ which starts Friday 24 April, 9pm on ITV1 and ITVX. The series debuts with a three-night launch across Friday, Saturday and Sunday. For the remaining four weeks, The Neighbourhood continues in its regular slot every Thursday and Friday night. Graham’s podcast ‘Wanging On’ is available wherever you get your podcasts and on YouTube. Follow Graham on Instagram @grahnort Watch the video version of this episode on the Off Menu YouTube on Thu 23 Apr. Off Menu is now on YouTube: @offmenupodcast Follow Off Menu on Instagram and TikTok: @offmenuofficial. And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show. Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster. Produced, recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive. Video production by Ben Williams and Megan McCarthy for Plosive. Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • #334
    April 15 · 59 min

    Brian Cox

    British acting royalty, ‘Succession’ star and BAFTA winner Brian Cox joins us in the Dream Restaurant this week. Yep, it’s another national treasure. But does he think that dark matter is evil? Brian Cox’s directorial debut ‘Glenrothan’ is in cinemas on Fri 17 April. Follow Brian on Instagram @coxusa Watch the video version of this episode on the Off Menu YouTube on Thu 16 Apr. Off Menu is now on YouTube: @offmenupodcast Follow Off Menu on Instagram and TikTok: @offmenuofficial. And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show. Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster. Produced, recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive. Video production by Ben Williams and Megan McCarthy for Plosive. Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • #333
    April 8 · 1 hr 21 min

    John Mulaney

    US stand-up superstar, ‘Saturday Night Live’ alumnus and ‘The Bear’ star John Mulaney has a table booked this week. But does he remember John the Mouse? John Mulaney is on tour in the UK and Ireland with his show ‘Mister Whatever’. For dates and tickets go to johnmulaney.com Follow John on Instagram @johnmulaney Watch the video version of this episode on the Off Menu YouTube on Thu 9 Apr. Off Menu is now on YouTube: @offmenupodcast Follow Off Menu on Instagram and TikTok: @offmenuofficial. And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show. Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster. Produced, recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive. Video production by Ben Williams and Megan McCarthy for Plosive. Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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