404 Funny
226 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsRegular comedy audio and video from the UK and US, featuring Jenni Armstrong, Blue Pepper, Richard Cray, John Dredge, Will Franken, Pegabovine, James Shakeshaft & David LE Davis, Chris Skinner, Jake Yapp, and many more.
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Episodes
The 404 Special Christmas Eve Departure
December 24, 2009 22:58 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBRichard Cray presents a hand-picked selection of Christmas songs and festive funnies from The Limeybirds, The Moneyshot Cosmonauts, Mydols, Robert Lund, Two Drunks and a Guitar, Jay Foreman, The Great Luke Ski, Seamonkey, Tom Wateracre, Consortium of Genius, The Banana Sessions, TV's Kyle, The Hot Rods, Nice Peter, The Knuckle Kids, Jenny Jusell & Country Sunshine, Power Salad, Bill Kahler, Traces of Nuts, and Peeper Radio Theatre. Music provided by Mevio's Music Alley at music.mevio.com, Jay...
Things We Did Before Reality: Texas Chainsaw Yuletide
December 23, 2009 05:00 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBWith Will Franken. Texas Chainsaw Yuletide / Nyena Hyack & Mr. Hong / One Of Two Ways / The Brutality Nation / A Very Stupid Car / Life Changing Manifolds / Cheap Air-Fare / A Very Special City / The NIG-Word / Back The Way We Came (a medley in ree-verse) / It's Only Christmas (But I Like It). Donate at http://www.willfranken.com/.
Sketch Music Hall
December 22, 2009 05:00 - 10 minutes - 10 MBThe pilot episode of a one-man sketch show from Blue Pepper's Miles Eady, featuring new and re-recorded material.
Liar News - episode 8
December 21, 2009 05:00 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBThe headlines: Identity of Man Who Threw Shoes at Obama Inauguration Confirmed as His Predecessor; Asylum Seekers Escape from Removal Centre By Calmly Walking Through Exit; Potential Suicide Bombers to Receive Prozac on the NHS to Deter Them from Performing Future Atrocities.
John Dredge is...Horace Punerrrrrr(r)
December 20, 2009 09:43 - 3 minutes - 13.4 MB VideoJohn Dredge's video monologues continue with all-round luvvie Horace's anecdotes about his friends and acquaintances.
The Really Short Show - episode 27
December 19, 2009 05:00 - 1 minute - 1.56 MBLast of the current series of Short Shows from John Dredge, which, despite being very short indeed, still manages to pack in a particularly cryptic weather forecast from David Lynch.
Simulacrum: Ronald McDonald
December 18, 2009 05:00 - 10 minutes - 10 MBTwo all-beef chatties, special horse, lettuce, cheese, giggles, and questions on a sesame seed podcast.
John Dredge Sings...Gap in the Clouds
December 17, 2009 05:00 - 16.7 MB VideoThe second of two music videos from John Dredge, who, one assumes, doesn't perform this pre-work ritual every working morning.
Things We Did Before Reality: Pastorale
December 16, 2009 05:00 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBWith Will Franken. What Goes Up. . . / Postmodern Briar Patch / Knee-Jerk Bridge-Building / Salt Of The News / Casper The Friendly Club Kid / A Mother Of Big Fucking Deals / Brarbrara / The Eleventh Hour / Looking For Mr. Rainbow / Good Intentions Gone Bad (Briar Patch II) / . . .Must Come Down / Happy Thanksgiving (Emancipatory Anthem). Donate at http://www.willfranken.com/.
Blue Pepper Live
December 15, 2009 05:00 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBLiam J. Stratton and Miles Eady perform some of the best sketches and songs from the Blue Pepper podcasts in front of a live audience at The Union Bar and Grill, Paddington, London on March 20th, 2006.
Liar News - episode 7
December 14, 2009 05:00 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBNEW SERIES. The headlines: Youth Shot and Killed By Police for Brandishing Baseball Bat Actually on His Way to Play Baseball; Labour’s Share Of Vote Now Lower Than 0%; Sir Fred Goodwin Vandalizes Anti-Capitalist Activists' Squat in Plymouth.
Film News News - episode 4
December 13, 2009 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.96 MBIt's a wrap, as John Dredge's film show shorts come to an end. Is there a twist in the final reel - or has the projector knackered up the print again?
The Really Short Show - episode 26
December 12, 2009 05:00 - 1 minute - 1.66 MBJohn Dredge gets a call from Leonard Nimoy about radiators. As you do.
Simulacrum: Lionel Richie
December 11, 2009 05:00 - 10 minutes - 9.52 MBIs Chris Skinner who he's looking for? Lionel Richie tells all.
John Dredge Sings...A Star is Bored
December 10, 2009 05:00 - 3 minutes - 21.7 MB VideoHe's a multi-talented chap, is our John Dredge. He does music too, along with some wacky promo videos. Here's the first of two such shorts, selected by John himself: A Star is Bored.
Things We Did Before Reality: Whose Dick Do I Gotta Suck to Get a Blowjob Around Here?
December 09, 2009 05:00 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBWith Will Franken. The Sad Jar / The Sadder Jar / Jar-Gon / The Ironic Power of -10 / Giving Back to the Community Calendar / Open Language Barriers / Keeping Up Appearances / Two Braves and a Slave / Muhammed Scorsese's Latest / Our Lunch Specials / Lesbian Biscuit Interlude / Our Dessert Specials / Muhammad Scorsese 2 (Infidellas Reprise) / The Sad Kuffar. Donate at http://www.willfranken.com/.
Blue Pepper - episode 4
December 08, 2009 05:00 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBLast in the series of sketch shows from Liam J. Stratton and Miles Eady - but stop by next week for excerpts from a live show from the duo.
Pegabovine: House of Mirth - episode 3
December 07, 2009 17:52 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBLocked out of the House Of Mirth at the end of the last episode, the Pegabovine gang take refuge in a nearby theatre and, whilst there, do a show in front of a live audience featuring songs, sketches, and poetry.
Film News News - episode 3
December 06, 2009 05:00 - 1 minute - 1.71 MBThis John Dredge podcast is rated U - suitable for all ages. Having said that, we do think that it will appeal most to urban 39-year-old C2DE males.
The Really Short Show - episode 25
December 05, 2009 05:00 - 1 minute - 1.73 MBThese show notes were supposed to have been written by Lionel. But he's gone home.
Simulacrum: Mikhail Gorbachev
December 04, 2009 05:00 - 10 minutes - 9.39 MBAnother interview with a world famous name. This week, the man whose reforms helped end the cold war enters into more serious political dialogue with Chris Skinner. May be factually inaccurate.
John Dredge is...Loudon Clear
December 03, 2009 05:00 - 2 minutes - 10.7 MB VideoJohn Dredge's video monologue, featuring rock star Loudon reminiscing about his career.
Things We Did Before Reality: Never Give Up the Surrender
December 02, 2009 05:00 - 27 minutes - 25 MBWith Will Franken. TRACKS: The Great Indoors (a medley) / Sounds of Sounds 1 / Just Following Orders (a tale) / Sounds of Sounds 2 / Postmodern Hyperbole / Jazzistine / Rise and Shinerael / Area 48 / Aye, We Need Ye Now. . . / The Great Indoors (slight return). Donate at http://www.willfranken.com/.
Blue Pepper - episode 3
December 01, 2009 05:00 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBThird of four episodes of sketch comedy from Liam J. Stratton and Miles Eady.
Film News News - episode 2
November 29, 2009 05:00 - 2 minutes - 2.1 MBMore celluloid surrealism with John Dredge. Contains mild peril.
The Really Short Show - episode 24
November 28, 2009 05:00 - 2 minutes - 2.11 MBFirst in another short run of Short Shows from John Dredge. The running time of each episode gets shorter as the series progresses, which probably means that by the time we get to the 100th episode, John will have mastered the art of making single-word podcasts lasting a third of a second. Fiendish.
Simulacrum: Prince Harry
November 27, 2009 05:00 - 10 minutes - 9.38 MBChris Skinner stands to attention as HRH Prince Harry gives him some sort of salute and confesses his desire for Macy Gray.
The Dogs Must Be Carried Top 50 - part 8
November 26, 2009 05:00 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBAdrian Ftang presents the final countdown in the Dogs Must Be Carried chart from number 8 to that all-unimportant number 1. Features parodies of Ringo Starr and Phil Spector, plus original comedy songs. Some featured tracks can also be found on the Dogs Must Be Carried CD, which is still available at iTunes, CD Baby, and over 2,000 outlets worldwide. Honestly, there's more than 900 copies still in the band's living room, and it's getting beyond a joke. Featuring Eirlys Bellin and Pete Drugge...
Things We Did Before Reality: Civilianophobia
November 25, 2009 05:00 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBWith Will Franken. TRACKS: Life In The Afterlife / American Individual / The Importance of Being Inconvenient / Hate On The Windshield / Hate On The Stand / Lady Chatterley's E-Mail / No SROs For RSOs! / To Catch a Molestingbird / Wasn't That Funny? / Afterlife In The Life. Donate at http://www.willfranken.com/.
Blue Pepper - episode 2
November 24, 2009 05:00 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MBSecond of four sketch compilations from Liam J. Stratton and Miles Eady's 2005 podcast.
Film News News - episode 1
November 22, 2009 05:00 - 2 minutes - 2.01 MBThe first in a series of short weekly digests from John Dredge informing you of what's coming soon at your local multiplex...so that you can make alternative arrangements.
The Really Long Really Short Show
November 21, 2009 05:00 - 9 minutes - 8.76 MBThe best mini-masterpieces from the first 23 episodes of British podcasting's shortest show (probably), hosted by the Doctor of Droll, Mr John Dredge.
Simulacrum: The Man from Del Monte
November 20, 2009 05:00 - 10 minutes - 9.28 MBOne of the food industry's most respected men (that is, if you don't include Fray Bentos, who's a top bloke) says "Yes!" to Chris Skinner, confessing his unfortunate allergy and the reasons behind his hatred of Mr. Kipling.
The Dogs Must Be Carried Top 50 - part 7
November 19, 2009 05:00 - 36 minutes - 33 MBAdrian Ftang counts down numbers 14 to 9 in the Dogs Must Be Carried chart. Features parodies of Pulp, Tom Waits, Radiohead, and Kraftwerk. Some featured tracks can also be found on the Dogs Must Be Carried CD, which is available at iTunes, CD Baby, and over 2,000 outlets worldwide. Featuring Eirlys Bellin, Rob Clyne, Brian Luff, Nick Saalfeld, and Liam J. Stratton. Special thanks to Hywel Luff. Production assistance by Wells Park Communications. Visit www.dogsmustbecarried.co.uk for full cr...
Things We Did Before Reality: Good Morning and Good Night
November 18, 2009 05:00 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBWith Will Franken. TRACKS: The Rue de la Moo-Moo, part one / The First Beatles / So Much Talent. . .So Little Time / It's A Wonderful Tragedy / Recon Tango Charlie / Give Context A Chance / To Hell With Hemingway / Loose Marbles (a documentary) / What Is It You Do Again? / Molly Ringwald Cornflakes / The Shelter (a story) / The Rue de la Moo-Moo, part two (Good Night). Donations gratefully received at http://www.willfranken.com/.
Blue Pepper - episode 1
November 17, 2009 05:00 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBThe first of four sketch shows from Liam J. Stratton (now 50% of comedy duo The Scarlet Pimps) and Miles Eady (now as close to 100% of himself as anyone could possibly be), recorded way back in 2005.
Liar News Special: Protect and Survive
November 16, 2009 05:00 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBReleased to the Liar Media Group under the British Government's 35-year rule, here is the full-length audio from the never-transmitted civil defence public information film, Protect and Survive, digitally remastered from the sole surviving audio copy. Sadly, the accompanying visuals were lost for good when a Central Office of Information techie recorded Miss TV Times 1974 over it. Brought to you by Richard Cray, with additional contributions by Miles Eady.
Babble Time
November 15, 2009 05:00 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MBResonance FM stalwart John Dredge and Channel Four Comedy Lab writer / performer James Shakeshaft talk about nothing in particular in this one-off collaboration.
A Cubic Life
November 14, 2009 05:00 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBFrom the archives, dusted off and smartened up, here's a chance to hear a collaboration between two original contributors to Comedy 365, John Dredge and the late Blue Pepper (aka: Liam J Stratton and Miles Eady). Don't forget that from now on 404 Funny will be the only podcast to feature new and original content from John, Liam, and Miles.
Simulacrum: Bill Gates
November 13, 2009 05:00 - 10 minutes - 9.39 MBThe richest man in the world tears himself away from his iMac and Playstation to allow Chris Skinner a ten-minute window in his working day. We'd like to go into more detail but our software's just crashed.
The Dogs Must Be Carried Top 50 - part 6
November 12, 2009 05:00 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBAdrian Ftang counts down numbers 22 to 15 in the Dogs Must Be Carried chart. Features parodies of Bjork, Kate Bush, and Cliff Richard. Some featured tracks can also be found on the Dogs Must Be Carried CD, which is available at iTunes, CD Baby, and over 2,000 outlets worldwide. Featuring Nick Saalfeld, Liam J. Stratton, and Miriam Turner. Production assistance by Wells Park Communications. Visit the website at www.dogsmustbecarried.co.uk for full credits.
Dr Answers - programme 6
November 11, 2009 05:00 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBDr Answers takes more calls and addresses your e-mails in the last programme of the current series. He will return in 2010, so get your questions in nice and early by e-mailing [email protected]. Dr Answers is brought to you by James Shakeshaft, David LE Davis, and science. Extra content available at www.dranswers.co.uk. Don't forget to catch James and David's sitcom, Hung Out, on Channel Four in January - for more accurate transmission information as and when it's confirmed, bookmar...
Liar News - episode 6
November 09, 2009 05:00 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBThe headlines: Bush Asks Americans to Be Patient - He'll Be Gone By the End of the Year; Dutch Government Bans Ben Elton; Rosie Millard Robs Bank to Fund Lifestyle.
John Dredge's Odd Show
November 08, 2009 05:00 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBJohn's uncanny one-off homage to Kenny Everett.
Things - lecture 6: The Sea
November 07, 2009 05:00 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBIn the sixth and final lecture of nine, John Dredge looks at the sea. Which is kind of obvious from the episode title. Don't know why I bother sometimes.
Simulacrum: Bill Cosby
November 06, 2009 05:00 - 9 minutes - 8.99 MBHe's a family man, but he does swear. Asking the all-important questions: Chris Skinner.
The Dogs Must Be Carried Top 50 - part 5
November 05, 2009 05:00 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MBAdrian Ftang counts down numbers 29 to 23 in the Dogs Must Be Carried chart. Features parodies of Wings, Roxy Music, and Liam Lynch, plus some original guff. Some featured tracks can also be found on the Dogs Must Be Carried CD, which is available at iTunes, CD Baby, and over 2,000 outlets worldwide. Featuring Eirlys Bellin. Special thanks to Andy Booth and Jeremy Wray. Visit the website at www.dogsmustbecarried.co.uk for full credits.
Dr Answers - programme 5
November 04, 2009 05:00 - 15 minutes - 14 MBRun and get the Fire Brigade! There are burning questions that can only be extinguished by just one man - and that man is the one and only Dr Answers. Let the good Doctor cover your questions with white liquid foam from his hose by e-mailing him at [email protected]. And check out James Shakeshaft & David LE Davis in Hung Out, coming to Channel Four as part of its Comedy Lab season in January 2010.
Liar News - episode 5
November 02, 2009 05:00 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBThe headlines: President Bush Contributes Signed Photo to Debt Relief; Coalition Troops Unearth Unheard 2-Pac Recordings; Houses of Parliament to Be Protected By Colgate Ring of Confidence
Jake Yapp's Bigger Bits - programme 2
November 01, 2009 04:01 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBMore choice moments from Jake's topical Little Bits show. This week, the world exclusive first play of Dizzee Rascal's collaboration with David Beckham and previews of some of the BBC's new digital radio networks. Plus, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang gets grounded by health and safety legislation in Norfolk - and Jake makes a drunken confession at the Sony Awards to special guest Stuart Maconie.