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Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster podcast

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Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster

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  Plosive  

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. Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

 

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#305

Ep 272: Derren Brown

Who could’ve predicted that, for the final episode of the series, we’d have Derren Brown in the Dream Restaurant? Oh… Derren Brown is on tour in 2025 with his new show ‘Only Human’. Get tickets at [derrenbrown.co.uk] (https://derrenbrown.co.uk/shows/only-human/) Follow Derren on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/derrenbrown/) and [Twitter] (https://x.com/derrenbrown) @derrenbrown Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster. Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for [Plosive] (https://www.plosive.co.uk/) . Artwork by [Paul Gilbey] (https://www.instagram.com/pushgilbey/) (photography and design). Follow Off Menu on [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/offmenuofficial) and [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/offmenuofficial/) : @offmenuofficial. And go to our website [www.offmenupodcast.co.uk] (https://www.offmenupodcast.co.uk/) for a list of restaurants recommended on the show. Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. [Watch here] (https://youtu.be/ug7YEj14yFQ) . Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

Yesterday

1 HR 18 MINS

1:18:16

Yesterday

#304

Ep 271: Olga Koch

Russian-British stand-up, podcaster and Writer’s Guild Award winner Olga Koch has a table booked this week. Let’s hope she doesn’t eat too many sweets. Olga’s bringing her new show ‘Olga Koch Comes From Money’ to London’s Soho Theatre, 3-21 Dec. Buy tickets at [sohotheatre.com] (https://sohotheatre.com/events/olga-koch-comes-from-money/) Olga’s new special ‘Prawn Cocktail’ is out now on YouTube. Watch it [here] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yx4Wwl1Uz_o) . Follow Olga on Instagram [@kolga300] (https://www.instagram.com/kolga300) and Twitter [@rocknrolga] (https://x.com/rocknrolga) Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster. Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for [Plosive] (https://www.plosive.co.uk/) . Artwork by [Paul Gilbey] (https://www.instagram.com/pushgilbey/) (photography and design). Follow Off Menu on [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/offmenuofficial) and [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/offmenuofficial/) : @offmenuofficial. And go to our website [www.offmenupodcast.co.uk] (https://www.offmenupodcast.co.uk/) for a list of restaurants recommended on the show. Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. [Watch here] (https://youtu.be/ug7YEj14yFQ) . Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

13 Nov 2024

1 HR 21 MINS

1:21:38

13 Nov 2024

#303

Ep 270: Sebastian Stan

The MCU’s Winter Solider – and star of ‘A Different Man” and ‘The Apprentice’ – Sebastian Stan is this week’s dream diner. But we better watch out, he might prank us. Trigger warning: this episode contains some chat about dieting. Sebastian stars in ‘A Different Man’ which is in cinemas now. He also stars in ‘The Apprentice’ which is in cinemas now. Follow Sebastian on Instagram [@imsebastianstan] (https://www.instagram.com/imsebastianstan/) Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster. Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for [Plosive] (https://www.plosive.co.uk/) . Artwork by [Paul Gilbey] (https://www.instagram.com/pushgilbey/) (photography and design). Follow Off Menu on [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/offmenuofficial) and [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/offmenuofficial/) : @offmenuofficial. And go to our website [www.offmenupodcast.co.uk] (https://www.offmenupodcast.co.uk/) for a list of restaurants recommended on the show. Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. [Watch here] (https://youtu.be/ug7YEj14yFQ) . Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

06 Nov 2024

1 HR 05 MINS

1:05:20

06 Nov 2024

#302

Ep 269: Robert Popper

Comedy royalty Robert Popper – ‘Friday Night Dinner’ creator and author of ‘The Timewaster Letters’ – dines with us this week. And he’s brought a list. P.S. Can't remember if there’s any mention of signed chopping boards in this episode, but you ain’t getting one. Robert Popper’s new book ‘The Elsie Drake Letters (aged 104)’ is out now, published by Hachette. Buy it [here] (https://www.hachette.co.uk/titles/robert-popper/the-elsie-drake-letters-aged-104/9781399817875/) . Follow Robert on Twitter [@robertpopper] (https://x.com/robertpopper) and Instagram [@itsrobertpopper] (https://www.instagram.com/itsrobertpopper/) Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for [Plosive] (https://www.plosive.co.uk/) . Artwork by [Paul Gilbey] (https://www.instagram.com/pushgilbey/) (photography and design). Follow Off Menu on [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/offmenuofficial) and [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/offmenuofficial/) : @offmenuofficial. And go to our website [www.offmenupodcast.co.uk] (https://www.offmenupodcast.co.uk/) for a list of restaurants recommended on the show. Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. [Watch here] (https://youtu.be/ug7YEj14yFQ) . Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

30 Oct 2024

1 HR 11 MINS

1:11:02

30 Oct 2024

#301

Ep 268: Jessica Hynes

We welcome Bafta-winning actor and writer and ‘Spaced’ star Jessica Hynes to the Dream Restaurant this week, and she welcomes us to her restaurant. P.S. Once again, this is a disclaimer to say that no one is receiving a signed chopping board. Yes, we could edit this out, but it is funny. Jessica Hynes stars in ‘The Franchise’ which is available on HBO, Sky and streaming service NOW. Watch it [here] (https://www.nowtv.com/watch/the-franchise-trailer/iYEQZ2uDbPivcHThSmhrBf/iYsxVQXqoFTk6rrcCKCkb1/seasons/1) . Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for [Plosive] (https://www.plosive.co.uk/) . Artwork by [Paul Gilbey] (https://www.instagram.com/pushgilbey/) (photography and design). Follow Off Menu on [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/offmenuofficial) and [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/offmenuofficial/) : @offmenuofficial. And go to our website [www.offmenupodcast.co.uk] (https://www.offmenupodcast.co.uk/) for a list of restaurants recommended on the show. Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. [Watch here] (https://youtu.be/ug7YEj14yFQ) . Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

23 Oct 2024

1 HR 10 MINS

1:10:04

23 Oct 2024

#300

Ep 267: Danny Dyer

Royal descendent Danny Dyer has a table booked at the Dream Restaurant this week, in what must be the sweariest Off Menu yet. Disclaimer: once again, we will not be sending anyone a signed chopping board. Danny Dyer stars in ‘Rivals’ which is available to stream from Friday 18 Oct on Disney+. Watch it [here] (https://www.disneyplus.com/en-gb/series/rivals/4MoVqX2aLYpm) . Follow Danny on Instagram [@officialdannydyer] (https://www.instagram.com/officialdannydyer/) and Twitter [@MrDDyer] (https://x.com/MrDDyer) Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for [Plosive] (https://www.plosive.co.uk/) . Artwork by [Paul Gilbey] (https://www.instagram.com/pushgilbey/) (photography and design). Follow Off Menu on [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/offmenuofficial) and [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/offmenuofficial/) : @offmenuofficial. And go to our website [www.offmenupodcast.co.uk] (https://www.offmenupodcast.co.uk/) for a list of restaurants recommended on the show. Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. [Watch here] (https://youtu.be/ug7YEj14yFQ) . Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

16 Oct 2024

1 HR 11 MINS

1:11:17

16 Oct 2024

#299

Ep 266: Ella Purnell

‘Fallout’ and ‘Yellowjackets’ star Ella Purnell plays the Off Menu game this week. It’s always the quiet ones… Ella Purnell stars in Sky Original ‘Sweetpea’ which is available on Sky and the streaming service NOW from 10 October. Follow Ella on Instagram [@ella_purnell] (https://www.instagram.com/ella_purnell/) Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for [Plosive] (https://www.plosive.co.uk/) . Artwork by [Paul Gilbey] (https://www.instagram.com/pushgilbey/) (photography and design). Follow Off Menu on [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/offmenuofficial) and [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/offmenuofficial/) : @offmenuofficial. And go to our website [www.offmenupodcast.co.uk] (https://www.offmenupodcast.co.uk/) for a list of restaurants recommended on the show. Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. [Watch here] (https://youtu.be/ug7YEj14yFQ) . Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

09 Oct 2024

1 HR 15 MINS

1:15:11

09 Oct 2024

#298

Ep 265: Rick Astley

Rickrolling into the Dream Restaurant this week is British pop royalty, Rick Astley. We Never thought this would happen. Rick Astley’s autobiography ‘Never’ is out on 10th October, published by Pan Macmillan. Pre-order it [here] (https://www.waterstones.com/book/never/rick-astley/2928377277086) . Rick is also on a book tour – follow him on social media for dates and tickets. Follow Rick on Instagram [@officialrickastley] (https://www.instagram.com/officialrickastley/) and Twitter [@rickastley] (https://x.com/rickastley) Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for [Plosive] (https://www.plosive.co.uk/) . Artwork by [Paul Gilbey] (https://www.instagram.com/pushgilbey/) (photography and design). Follow Off Menu on [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/offmenuofficial) and [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/offmenuofficial/) : @offmenuofficial. And go to our website [www.offmenupodcast.co.uk] (https://www.offmenupodcast.co.uk/) for a list of restaurants recommended on the show. Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. [Watch here] (https://youtu.be/ug7YEj14yFQ) . Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

02 Oct 2024

1 HR 05 MINS

1:05:12

02 Oct 2024

#297

Ep 264: Rukmini Iyer

Rukmini Iyer – author of the best-selling ‘Roasting Tin’ cookbooks – is this week’s dream diner. Do we finally get an answer to 'what do I do with the heads?' Rukmini Iyer’s new book ‘The Green Cookbook’ is out now. Buy it [here] (https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/443435/the-green-cookbook-by-iyer-rukmini/9781529110449) . Follow Rukmini on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/missminifer/) and [Twitter] (https://x.com/missminifer) @missminifer Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for [Plosive] (https://www.plosive.co.uk/) . Artwork by [Paul Gilbey] (https://www.instagram.com/pushgilbey/) (photography and design). Follow Off Menu on [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/offmenuofficial) and [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/offmenuofficial/) : @offmenuofficial. And go to our website [www.offmenupodcast.co.uk] (https://www.offmenupodcast.co.uk/) for a list of restaurants recommended on the show. Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. [Watch here] (https://youtu.be/ug7YEj14yFQ) . Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

25 Sep 2024

58 MINS

58:46

25 Sep 2024

#296

Ep 263: Josh Widdicombe

After nearly 6 years of Off Menu, we finally welcome friend, stand-up and podcast royalty Josh Widdicombe to the Dream Restaurant. And he‘s got a bone to pick about a previous episode… Trigger warning: this episode contains chat about dieting. Josh Widdicombe is on tour with his new show ‘Not My Cup of Tea’ from September 2025. Tickets are on this sale Friday from [joshwiddicombe.com] (https://www.joshwiddicombe.com/) Listen to Josh’s podcast ‘ [Parenting Hell] (https://open.spotify.com/show/1Zuurv8AZFWti60lSXiDgz) ’ wherever you get your podcasts. Follow Josh on Instagram [@josh_widdicombe] (https://www.instagram.com/josh_widdicombe/) Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for [Plosive] (https://www.plosive.co.uk/) . Artwork by [Paul Gilbey] (https://www.instagram.com/pushgilbey/) (photography and design). Follow Off Menu on [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/offmenuofficial) and [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/offmenuofficial/) : @offmenuofficial. And go to our website [www.offmenupodcast.co.uk] (https://www.offmenupodcast.co.uk/) for a list of restaurants recommended on the show. Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. [Watch here] (https://youtu.be/ug7YEj14yFQ) . Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

18 Sep 2024

1 HR 13 MINS

1:13:02

18 Sep 2024

#295

Ep 262: Joe Locke

‘Heartstopper’ star Joe Locke has a booking this week. We didn’t actually have any tables available, but then Lisa Fox got in touch and we found room. P.S. Under no circumstances is anyone being sent a signed chopping board. This is a joke by two professional comedians for comedic effect. Joe Locke stars in 'Agatha All Along' which is available on Disney+ on 18 September in the US and 19 September in the UK. Watch it [here] (https://www.disneyplus.com/en-gb/series/agatha-all-along/6Nf0RIVHbJnh) . Series 3 of ‘Heartstopper’ is on Netflix on 3 October. Watch it [here] (https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/81059939) . Follow Joe on Instagram [@joelocke03] (https://www.instagram.com/joelocke03/) Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for [Plosive] (https://www.plosive.co.uk/) . Artwork by [Paul Gilbey] (https://www.instagram.com/pushgilbey/) (photography and design). Follow Off Menu on [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/offmenuofficial) and [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/offmenuofficial/) : @offmenuofficial. And go to our website [www.offmenupodcast.co.uk] (https://www.offmenupodcast.co.uk/) for a list of restaurants recommended on the show. Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. [Watch here] (https://youtu.be/ug7YEj14yFQ) . Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

11 Sep 2024

55 MINS

55:24

11 Sep 2024

#294

Ep 261: Natalie Cassidy

‘EastEnders’ (and ‘Springleaf: The Audio Sitcom’) star Natalie Cassidy is this week’s dream diner. And maybe James is getting a part in the soap opera? Natalie podcast ‘Life with Nat’ is out now, wherever you get your podcasts. Listen [here] (https://www.podfollow.com/lifewithnat) . Follow Natalie on Instagram [@natcass1] (https://www.instagram.com/natcass1) and Twitter [@nat_cassidy] (https://x.com/nat_cassidy) Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for [Plosive] (https://www.plosive.co.uk/) . Artwork by [Paul Gilbey] (https://www.instagram.com/pushgilbey/) (photography and design). Follow Off Menu on [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/offmenuofficial) and [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/offmenuofficial/) : @offmenuofficial. And go to our website [www.offmenupodcast.co.uk] (https://www.offmenupodcast.co.uk/) for a list of restaurants recommended on the show. Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. [Watch here] (https://youtu.be/ug7YEj14yFQ) . Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

04 Sep 2024

1 HR 02 MINS

1:02:56

04 Sep 2024

#293

Ep 260: Rachel Stevens

There ain’t no party like an Off Menu party. S Club’s Rachel Stevens joins us in the Dream Restaurant this week, and we finally find out what the S stands for. Rachel Stevens is working with Activia to promote good gut health. For more info visit [rachelstevens.com] (https://rachelstevens.com/rachel-stevens-teams-up-with-activia/) Rachel’s autobiography ‘Finding My Voice’ is out now. Buy it [here] (https://rachelstevens.com/finding-my-voice/) . Follow Rachel Stevens on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/msrachelstevens) and [Twitter] (https://x.com/MsRachelStevens) @msrachelstevens Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for [Plosive] (https://www.plosive.co.uk/) . Artwork by [Paul Gilbey] (https://www.instagram.com/pushgilbey/) (photography and design). Follow Off Menu on [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/offmenuofficial) and [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/offmenuofficial/) : @offmenuofficial. And go to our website [www.offmenupodcast.co.uk] (https://www.offmenupodcast.co.uk/) for a list of restaurants recommended on the show. Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. [Watch here] (https://youtu.be/ug7YEj14yFQ) . Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

28 Aug 2024

59 MINS

59:18

28 Aug 2024

#292

Ep 259: Will Ospreay

AEW wrestler Will Ospreay is this week’s dining guest, and he’s impressed by Ed (and James’s) wrestling experience. But can he help with James’s kitchen? AEW All In is at Wembley Stadium on Sunday 25th August. Get tickets [here] (https://www.allelitewrestling.com/aew-event/aew-all-in-london-2024) . AEW Dynamite/Collision is at the Utilita Arena in Cardiff tonight, Wednesday 21st August. Find any last-minute tickets [here] (https://www.allelitewrestling.com/aew-event/aew-dynamite-collision-cardiff) . Follow Will on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/willospreay/) and [Twitter] (https://x.com/willospreay) @willospreay Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for [Plosive] (https://www.plosive.co.uk/) . Artwork by [Paul Gilbey] (https://www.instagram.com/pushgilbey/) (photography and design). Follow Off Menu on [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/offmenuofficial) and [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/offmenuofficial/) : @offmenuofficial. And go to our website [www.offmenupodcast.co.uk] (https://www.offmenupodcast.co.uk/) for a list of restaurants recommended on the show. Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. [Watch here] (https://youtu.be/ug7YEj14yFQ) . Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

21 Aug 2024

55 MINS

55:41

21 Aug 2024

#291

Ep 258: Phil Dunster

Ted Lasso’s Jamie Tartt (doo-doo-da-doo-da-doo), Phil Dunster, introduces some new vocabulary to the Dream Restaurant this week. And don’t forget, tune in to Comic Relief. Phil Dunster stars in ‘Oklahoma! in Concert’ at London’s Theatre Royal Drury Lane on 19th and 20th August. Get tickets at [oklahomaconcert.co.uk] (https://oklahomaconcert.co.uk/) Follow Phil on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/phildunster) and [Twitter] (https://x.com/phildunster) @phildunster Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for [Plosive] (https://www.plosive.co.uk/) . Artwork by [Paul Gilbey] (https://www.instagram.com/pushgilbey/) (photography and design). Follow Off Menu on [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/offmenuofficial) and [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/offmenuofficial/) : @offmenuofficial. And go to our website [www.offmenupodcast.co.uk] (https://www.offmenupodcast.co.uk/) for a list of restaurants recommended on the show. Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. [Watch here] (https://youtu.be/ug7YEj14yFQ) . Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

14 Aug 2024

1 HR 11 MINS

1:11:06

14 Aug 2024

#290

Ep 257: Amy Annette

Superb stand-up, writer and podcaster Amy Annette – who, already, is frequently mentioned on Off Menu – is this week’s guest. Remember: always order an extra egg in a ramen. Amy Annette’s debut solo show ‘Thick Skin’ is at the Edinburgh Fringe, Pleasance Courtyard, until the 25th August. Buy tickets [here] (https://www.pleasance.co.uk/event/amy-annette-thick-skin) . Listen to Amy’s podcast ‘What Women Want’ on [Apple Podcasts] (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/what-women-want-with-amy-annette/id1467634296) , [Spotify] (https://open.spotify.com/show/2YCxBufKKZv6R3YiCiLAO8?si=8814229d58a84ebf) or wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow Amy on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/theamyannette/) and [Twitter] (https://x.com/theamyannette/) @theamyannette Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for [Plosive] (https://www.plosive.co.uk/) . Artwork by [Paul Gilbey] (https://www.instagram.com/pushgilbey/) (photography and design). Follow Off Menu on [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/offmenuofficial) and [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/offmenuofficial/) : @offmenuofficial. And go to our website [www.offmenupodcast.co.uk] (https://www.offmenupodcast.co.uk/) for a list of restaurants recommended on the show. Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. [Watch here] (https://youtu.be/ug7YEj14yFQ) . Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

07 Aug 2024

1 HR 15 MINS

1:15:22

07 Aug 2024

#289

Ep 256: Hammed Animashaun

‘Black Ops’ star and BAFTA-nominated actor Hammed Animashaun has a booking this week. But will Colonel Sanders and Mr Kipling be dining with him? Hammed Animashaun is currently starring in ‘Kiss Me Kate’ at the Barbican Theatre in London until 14 September. Get tickets at [kissmekatemusical.com] (https://kissmekatemusical.com/) Follow Hammed on Instagram [@hammedhamz] (https://www.instagram.com/hammedhamz) Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for [Plosive] (https://www.plosive.co.uk/) . Artwork by [Paul Gilbey] (https://www.instagram.com/pushgilbey/) (photography and design). Follow Off Menu on [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/offmenuofficial) and [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/offmenuofficial/) : @offmenuofficial. And go to our website [www.offmenupodcast.co.uk] (https://www.offmenupodcast.co.uk/) for a list of restaurants recommended on the show. Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. [Watch here] (https://youtu.be/ug7YEj14yFQ) . Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

31 Jul 2024

58 MINS

58:29

31 Jul 2024

#288

Ep 255: Saoirse-Monica Jackson

‘Derry Girls’ and ‘The Decameron’ star Saoirse-Monica Jackson joins us in the Dream Restaurant this week. And we’re all getting Nike ticks shaved on our heads. Saoirse-Monica Jackson stars in ‘The Decameron’ which launched on Netflix on 25th July. Watch it [here] (https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/81417084) . Follow Saoirse-Monica on Instagram [@saoirsemonicajackson] (https://www.instagram.com/saoirsemonicajackson/) Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for [Plosive] (https://www.plosive.co.uk/) . Artwork by [Paul Gilbey] (https://www.instagram.com/pushgilbey/) (photography and design). Follow Off Menu on [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/offmenuofficial) and [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/offmenuofficial/) : @offmenuofficial. And go to our website [www.offmenupodcast.co.uk] (https://www.offmenupodcast.co.uk/) for a list of restaurants recommended on the show. Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. [Watch here] (https://youtu.be/ug7YEj14yFQ) . Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

24 Jul 2024

1 HR 13 MINS

1:13:25

24 Jul 2024

#287

Ep 254: Michelle de Swarte

Model-turned-stand-up comic Michelle de Swarte is this week’s guest diner. And Ed and James are amazed to find out she doesn’t know a childhood song. Trigger warning: this episode has chat about dieting. Michelle de Swarte’s new sitcom ‘Spent’ is on BBC Two, Mondays at 10pm. Watch is on [BBC iPlayer] (https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001zpr6) . Follow Michelle on Instagram [@michelledeswarte] (https://www.instagram.com/michelledeswarte) Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for [Plosive] (https://www.plosive.co.uk/) . Artwork by [Paul Gilbey] (https://www.instagram.com/pushgilbey/) (photography and design). Follow Off Menu on [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/offmenuofficial) and [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/offmenuofficial/) : @offmenuofficial. And go to our website [www.offmenupodcast.co.uk] (https://www.offmenupodcast.co.uk/) for a list of restaurants recommended on the show. Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. [Watch here] (https://youtu.be/ug7YEj14yFQ) . Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

17 Jul 2024

1 HR 02 MINS

1:02:11

17 Jul 2024

#286

Ep 253: Sophie Willan

The Dream Restaurant is taking bookings for its 12th series, and our first diner is ‘Taskmaster’ and ‘Alma’s Not Normal’ star Sophie Willan. Woo! Watch series one of ‘Alma’s Not Normal’ on [BBC iPlayer] (https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/p09r3q71/almas-not-normal) . Series two is coming soon. Follow Sophie on Instagram [@sophiewillan] (https://www.instagram.com/sophiewillan) Tickets for ‘Off Menu: Live in London’ go on sale this Friday 12th July at 10am. Visit [offmenupodcast.co.uk] (https://www.offmenupodcast.co.uk/) for details. Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for [Plosive] (https://www.plosive.co.uk/) . Artwork by [Paul Gilbey] (https://www.instagram.com/pushgilbey/) (photography and design). Follow Off Menu on [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/offmenuofficial) and [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/offmenuofficial/) : @offmenuofficial. And go to our website [www.offmenupodcast.co.uk] (https://www.offmenupodcast.co.uk/) for a list of restaurants recommended on the show. Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. [Watch here] (https://youtu.be/ug7YEj14yFQ) . Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

10 Jul 2024

1 HR 04 MINS

1:04:11

10 Jul 2024

#285

Series 12 Trailer – Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster

Booking for the Dream Restaurant’s 12th season start on Wed 10th July. Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

08 Jul 2024

01 MINS

01:09

08 Jul 2024

#284

Ep 252: Jason Mantzoukas

‘How Did This Get Made?’ podcaster and ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ star Jason Mantzoukas finishes up series 11. And half of his meal is lurking in the shadows… Listen to Jason’s podcast ‘ [How Did This Get Made?] (https://hdtgm.com/) ’ wherever you listen to podcasts. Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for [Plosive] (https://www.plosive.co.uk/) . Artwork by [Paul Gilbey] (https://www.instagram.com/pushgilbey/) (photography and design). Follow Off Menu on [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/offmenuofficial) and [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/offmenuofficial/) : @offmenuofficial. And go to our website [www.offmenupodcast.co.uk] (https://www.offmenupodcast.co.uk/) for a list of restaurants recommended on the show. Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. [Watch here] (https://youtu.be/ug7YEj14yFQ) . Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

05 Jun 2024

1 HR 19 MINS

1:19:38

05 Jun 2024

#283

Ep 251: Helen Skelton

TV presenter, author and Strictly contestant Helen Skelton takes on her next challenge: ordering her Off Menu menu in the Dream Restaurant. Helen Skelton’s book ‘In My Stride’ is out now published by Headline. Buy it [here] (https://www.waterstones.com/book/in-my-stride/helen-skelton/9781035412075) . Follow Helen on [Twitter] (https://x.com/helenskelton) and [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/helenskelton/) @helenskelton Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for [Plosive] (https://www.plosive.co.uk/) . Artwork by [Paul Gilbey] (https://www.instagram.com/pushgilbey/) (photography and design). Follow Off Menu on [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/offmenuofficial) and [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/offmenuofficial/) : @offmenuofficial. And go to our website [www.offmenupodcast.co.uk] (https://www.offmenupodcast.co.uk/) for a list of restaurants recommended on the show. Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. [Watch here] (https://youtu.be/ug7YEj14yFQ) . Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

29 May 2024

1 HR 04 MINS

1:04:15

29 May 2024

#282

Ep 250: Patti Harrison

US stand-up and ‘I Think You Should Leave’ star Patti Harrison is this week’s dream dinner guest. She arrived so early her table wasn’t ready yet. Trigger warning: this episode contains talk of eating disorders. Patti Harrison is bringing her show ‘My Huge Tits Huge Because They Are Infected NOT FAKE’ to [London’s Soho Theatre] (https://sohotheatre.com/events/patti-harrison-my-huge-tits-huge-because-they-are-infected-not-fake/) at the end of May and the [Edinburgh Fringe] (https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/patti-harrison-my-huge-tits-huge-because-they-are-infected-not-fake) in August. Follow Patti on Instagram [@party_harderson] (https://www.instagram.com/party_harderson/) Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for [Plosive] (https://www.plosive.co.uk/) . Artwork by [Paul Gilbey] (https://www.instagram.com/pushgilbey/) (photography and design). Follow Off Menu on [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/offmenuofficial) and [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/offmenuofficial/) : @offmenuofficial. And go to our website [www.offmenupodcast.co.uk] (https://www.offmenupodcast.co.uk/) for a list of restaurants recommended on the show. Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. [Watch here] (https://youtu.be/ug7YEj14yFQ) . Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

22 May 2024

1 HR 09 MINS

1:09:42

22 May 2024

#281

Ep 249: Rhys Nicholson

‘Drag Race Down Under’ judge and ‘Taskmaster Australia’ star Rhys Nicholson is our guest diner this week. And they’ve brought along their pal Jeff Tartare. Rhys brings their new show ‘Huge Big Party Congratulations’ to the Edinburgh Fringe this August and then is touring the UK. For dates and tickets go to [rhysnicholson.com.au] (https://rhysnicholson.com.au/) Rhys’s book ‘Dish’ is out now. Buy it [here] (https://www.waterstones.com/book/dish/rhys-nicholson/9781761046759) . Watch Rhys’s special ‘Live at the Athenaeum’ on Netflix. Follow Rhys on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/rhysnicholson/) @rhysnicholson Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for [Plosive] (https://www.plosive.co.uk/) . Artwork by [Paul Gilbey] (https://www.instagram.com/pushgilbey/) (photography and design). Follow Off Menu on [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/offmenuofficial) and [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/offmenuofficial/) : @offmenuofficial. And go to our website [www.offmenupodcast.co.uk] (https://www.offmenupodcast.co.uk/) for a list of restaurants recommended on the show. Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. [Watch here] (https://youtu.be/ug7YEj14yFQ) . Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

15 May 2024

1 HR 24 MINS

1:24:46

15 May 2024