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Desert Island Dicks

300 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago - ★★★★★ - 21 ratings

'The show that sees you marooned on a desert island with the worst people and the worst things imaginable'

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OLD DICKS - JOANNE MCNALLY

March 17, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour

You asked for it and here it is! She didn't ghost us, here's Joanne McNally's Desert Island Dicks for your listening pleasure. Be sure to follow the podcast @dickspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESTHER MANITO

March 13, 2023 05:00 - 45 minutes

Comedian Esther Manito joins Dan to share who and what she'd hate to be stuck with on a desert island. Be sure to follow the podcast @dickspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

DAN SKINNER

March 10, 2023 14:11 - 40 minutes

Dan Skinner, the genius behind Angelos Epithemiou, joins Dan to share who and what he'd hate to be stuck with on a desert island. Be sure to follow the podcast @dickspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

TOP OF THE COCKS VOL. 6 - INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY SPECIAL

March 08, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour

To celebrate International Women's Day, we've compiled some of the funniest moments from just some of the incredible women we've had on the podcast. There's so many we could do an entire series but for now here's just a few of our favourites. Including, Isy Suttie, Sinhu Vee, The Scummy Mummies, Ellie White, Thanyia Moore, Joanne McNally, Margaret Cabourne-Smith and Lucy Porter. Be sure to follow the podcast @dickspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SUNIL PATEL

March 06, 2023 11:41 - 46 minutes

Comedian and actor Sunil Patel joins Dan to share who and what he'd hate to be stuck with on a desert island. Be sure to follow the podcast @dickspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

OLD DICKS - OMID DJALILI

March 01, 2023 11:14 - 1 hour

For your listening pleasure! We're reposing this episode of Desert Island Dicks with Omid Djalili for you to enjoy. For our new listeners, we're going to be publishing a series of 'Old Dicks' - a round up of episodes you may have missed that we think you should hear, so sit back and enjoy. Be sure to follow the podcast @dickspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

KATE BARRON

February 27, 2023 05:00 - 55 minutes

Comedian Kate Barron joins Dan to share who and what she'd hate to be stuck with on a desert island. Kate is busy touring extensively and brings her 'Losing Myself' live show to the Soho Theatre in April - so go see her! And be sure to follow the podcast @dickspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

COMPACT DICKS 32

February 24, 2023 05:00 - 20 minutes

In this episode of Compact Dicks, Dan does the best impression of Steve Lamacq I've ever heard. It's top tier. Plus some other stuff happens. Submit your suggestions for the desert island dickspod.com/contact Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

TOP OF THE COCKS VOL. 5 - DRAG SPECIAL

February 22, 2023 19:14 - 40 minutes

This is a Top of the Cocks, drag special, in solidarity with the Honor Oak Pub in South East London, which is due to be picketed by a bunch of people who find the idea of drag queens offensive. But they’re not, they’re really great and entertaining and we stand in solidarity with them. Featuring Jinkx Monsoon and Major Scales, Divina De Campo, Glamrou and Crystal. Be sure to follow the podcast @dickspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MICHAEL AKADIRI

February 20, 2023 05:00 - 43 minutes

Multi-award winning comedian, Michael Akadiri joins Dan to share who and what he'd hate to be stuck with on a desert island. Be sure to follow the podcast @dickspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

COMPACT DICKS 31

February 17, 2023 05:00 - 18 minutes

This week we are treated to some exceptional emails from YOU the listeners! Submit your own choice for the island now ad dickspod.com/contact Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CHEF TOM KERRIDGE

February 15, 2023 05:00 - 45 minutes

OLD DICKS - To celebrate our old friend Tom Kerridge returning to the Great British Menu, we're rebroadcasting his excellent episode of the podcast for you to enjoy. This really is a top tier episode full of brilliant choices - hope you enjoy! Be sure to follow the podcast @dickspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

RAY BRADSHAW

February 13, 2023 05:00 - 51 minutes

International award-winning comic and radio host, Ray Bradshaw joins Dan to share who and what he'd hate to be stuck with on a desert island... Be sure to follow the podcast @dickspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

COMPACT DICKS 30

February 10, 2023 05:00 - 22 minutes

Dan and James are back once again with the renegade master. And by renegade master I mean YOU, the listener, as we return to read out YOUR submissions for the desert island AND we even play a game sent in by a listener. It's all very exciting, you should listen to it. Submit your choices now at dickspod.com/contact Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

GLEN MATLOCK

February 08, 2023 05:00 - 31 minutes

Anarchy! Real life Sex Pistol, Glen Matlock joins Dan to share who and what he'd hate to be stuck with on a desert island... it gets political! Be sure to follow the podcast on social media @dickspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

TOP OF THE COCKS VOL. 4 - MUSIC SPECIAL

February 06, 2023 05:00 - 45 minutes

Top of the Cocks is back! We've put together some of the best (worst) music stories and choices from the back catalogue. It's the Brits this week - they're not paying us or anything - but we thought why not use the excuse to put together something fun. If you enjoy what you hear, why not go back and listen to the full episodes! Including; lead-singer of Skunk Anansie, and actual Brit award-nominee, Skin. Journalist and food critic, Jay Rayner. Comedians, Sara Barron, Sofie Hagen and Ash Frith...

COMPACT DICKS 29

February 03, 2023 05:00 - 23 minutes

IT'S TIME TO RISE AND GRIND! That's right we're here and we are here to deliver... We've been going through your submissions for the desert island and pulled out some of the best and stuck them in this podcast for you. Listen to it and then maybe submit one of your own to dickspod.com/contact Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

PIERRE NOVELLIE

January 31, 2023 05:00 - 50 minutes

Comedian and writer Pierre Novellie joins Dan to share who and what he'd hate to be stuck with on a desert island. Be sure to follow the podcast @dickspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

COMPACT DICKS 28

January 27, 2023 05:00 - 20 minutes

What do Red Hot Chilli Peppers, a dominatrix and bitter melon all have in common? They all feature in this week's Compact Dicks, that's what. How and why? You'll have to listen to find out. Would you like to feature on an episode of Compact Dicks? Yes? Great! Send us your suggestions to dickspod.com/contact Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

JAACKMAATE’S HAPPY HOUR

January 24, 2023 05:00 - 57 minutes

That's right! This is the new home of JaackMaate's Happy Hour. Subscribe here to receive all future episodes direct to your phone... Only messing! Ahead of their 'The Round Sheep' live tour JaackMaate, Stevie and Robbie join Dan to share who and what they'd hate to be stuck with on a desert island... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

COMPACT DICKS 27

January 20, 2023 12:31 - 21 minutes

On the island this week James and Dan are joined by your choices for the desert island and let me tell you this for nothing - they're smokin'! AND we have a great big juicy announcement about next week's episode of the podcast. Be sure to follow the podcast @dickspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CAIMH MCDONNELL

January 17, 2023 05:00 - 52 minutes

Irish novelist and podcaster, Caimh McDonnell joins Dan to share who and what he'd hate to be stuck with on a desert island. Be sure to follow the podcast @dickspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

JOHN HASTINGS

January 10, 2023 10:04 - 49 minutes

Dan is joined by comedian and writer John Hastings! John joins us to share who and what he'd hate to be stuck with on a desert island. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ROSIE HOLT

December 20, 2022 05:00 - 50 minutes

Comedian and actor Rosie Holt joins Dan to choose who and what she would hate to be stuck with on a desert island. Be sure to follow the podcast @dickspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

RYAN SAMPSON

December 13, 2022 11:18 - 1 hour

Well, looky here! We back baby - did you miss us? We've missed you and to prove it we've invited the most excellent star of Plebs and Brassic, Ryan Sampson to join Dan on the desert island. He's absolutely nailed the format and we're sure you're going to love it. Be sure to follow the podcast @dickspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

JOHN ROBINS - DESERT ISLAND DICKS LIVE

October 17, 2022 20:38 - 1 hour

Recorded live at the Bedford pub in South London, as part of the Cheerful Earful podcast festival, John Robins sat down with Dan to discuss the worst people and things he could possibly be stuck with on a desert island, so roll up your sleeves, pull up a sofa, and get stuck right into what will, in time, surely become known as a classic episode of Dicks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

LAUREN PATTISON

October 04, 2022 21:11 - 48 minutes

Dan was joined by comedian Lauren Pattison to discuss who and what would make her time on a desert island completely rubbish, and they had a very nice time doing so. You can have a nice time too, by listening, that's what we hope to achieve by all this at least. You can also come and see us live with John Robins on Thursday 6th October at the Bedford pub in Balham, South London - tickets in the link here, or search for the Cheerful Earful podcast festival. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...

SIAN WELBY

September 26, 2022 16:46 - 46 minutes

Capital Breakfast host Sian Welby takes off her radio hat and puts on the hat that means she's much more able to rant about people and things she thinks would make her life miserable if she were stuck on a desert island with them. Don't forget you can come to Desert Island Dicks LIVE, on Thursday 6th October, with special guest John Robins, as part of the Cheerful Earful podcast festival. Tickets from the link with this podcast or find details on our Twitter and Instagram @dickspod. Hosted ...

BEN BAILEY SMITH (DOC BROWN)

September 20, 2022 04:45 - 57 minutes

Ben Bailey Smith joins us to systematically list the people and things he'd hate to be stuck on an island with, and it's a very fun journey, so listen up. BUT ALSO READ THIS - because you can come and see us live, as part of the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on Thursday 6th October in Balham, South London. Tickets available now. See you there. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

HARRIET KEMSLEY

September 12, 2022 04:30 - 42 minutes

Harriet Kemsley joins Dan to discuss all the people and things she'd really hate to be stuck on a desert island with, and it's a strong list. So don't just sit there, start listening and then you'll know I was right when I said it was a strong list. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

COMPACT DICKS WITH SPECIAL LIVE SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT

September 08, 2022 09:22 - 13 minutes

John Robins is going to be our guest for our live show on Thursday 6th October, at the Bedford Pub in Balham, as part of the Cheerful Earful podcast festival, so to get in the mood, Dan goes back through some audience dick choices from our previous live shows. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ATHENA KUGBLENU

August 30, 2022 16:18 - 59 minutes

The very talented Athena Kugblenu joins Dan to share who and what she'd hate to be stuck with on a desert island Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NICK HELM

August 24, 2022 11:12 - 50 minutes

Nick Helm joins us to decide who and what would be the worst collection of people and things to be stuck with on a desert island. He's in Edinburgh, so if you're up there, or planning to be there, why not go and see him and have a lovely time? And if even the thought of laughing and being generally entertained makes you feel good, then come and see us for Desert Island Dicks LIVE, on Thursday 6th October in Balham, London, as part of the Cheerful Earful Podcast Festival - link here: https://w...

VIR DAS

August 12, 2022 04:30 - 36 minutes

He's a comedian, musician, actor and now guest on Desert Island Dicks, he's Vir Das. Taking a break from his Edinburgh run, he talks to Dan about people and things that would make his life on a desert island miserable, but fortunately whilst doing so he is very funny, so get stuck in and enjoy the podcast. If you're a fan of Desert Island Dicks, or just want something to get you out of the house, then we're kicking off the Cheerful Earful podcast in October with a great guest, so get your ti...

RACHEL FAIRBURN

August 10, 2022 04:00 - 53 minutes

Rachel Fairburn joins us today to discuss all that is wrong in the world, or rather all that could be wrong in the world, if her world was a desert island full of people and things she hated. She does a fine job, so roll up your ears and swallow down some fresh dicks. Don't forget you can come and see the show live in October as part of the Cheerful Earful podcast, by googling that or by following the link that I've put along with this episode. Bye. e Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy ...

FIN TAYLOR

August 08, 2022 04:30 - 42 minutes

Fin Taylor is the person speaking to Dan in this episode of the podcast. He's funny, he's got stuff to get off his chest, and both of those things make for a strong episode of Desert Island Dicks, so get amongst it. If this kind of thing makes you happy then you should definitely come and see us do the podcast live. We're helping open the Cheerful Earful podcast festival in October - you can get tickets by googling that name, or by going to the link in this description. I might even buy you ...

REGINALD D HUNTER

August 04, 2022 04:00 - 40 minutes

The incomparable Reginald D Hunter joins us on this episode for the same reason that everyone else joins us - to tell us about the worst people and things he could be stuck with on a desert island, but of course he does it in his own inimitable way, and it was a great deal of fun. If you enjoy this (or any of our other episodes), then come and see us live in October as part of the Cheerful Earful podcast festival - we'll be doing the podcast in front of an audience with a great guest and cou...

TESSA COATES

August 01, 2022 04:30 - 48 minutes

Tessa Coates is many things: writer, comedian, one half of the Nobody Panic podcast and more besides. But today, she can add yet another string to her bow, as she becomes the next guest on Desert Island Dicks, and gives us all a taste of what her personal hell would look like on a desert island. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ELLIE WHITE

July 25, 2022 04:00 - 49 minutes

Ellie White is a very funny person and this outing is no exception to that rule. She took time to distract herself from the heatwave as we were recording to share her thoughts on who and what would be the worst people and things to be stuck on an island with. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

HARRY TREVALDWYN

July 19, 2022 04:00 - 50 minutes

We're back for a new series and Dan is joined by the utterly wonderful Harry Trevaldwyn to discuss all the worst people and things to be stuck on an island with.  We've also been nominated for an award at the British Podcast Awards in the Best Entertainment category. It won't make any difference to your listening experience, we just wanted to brag a little. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

JAMIE WINDUST

May 02, 2022 04:18 - 47 minutes

Dan is joined by writer, editor, model and public speaker Jamie Windust. They roll up their sleeves and get stuck right into the process of choosing the worst people and things to be stuck with on a desert island with. Fortunately for you, the dickishness of the choices is inversely proportional to the funniness of the podcast, so it's a very enjoyable listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NIGEL NG (UNCLE ROGER)

April 25, 2022 04:00 - 43 minutes

Today Dan is joined by none other than Nigel Ng, best-known for his character Uncle Roger. Today though he's here as himself, which is fine by us, as he's a very funny standup comedian, and has some great choices for the worst people and things to be stuck with on a desert island. Listen good suckers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fatiha El-Ghorri

April 18, 2022 04:54 - 41 minutes - 57.6 MB

This week we're joined by the excellent Fatiha El-Ghorri! Enjoy! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

FATIHA EL-GHORRI

April 18, 2022 04:54 - 45 minutes

This week we're joined by the excellent Fatiha El-Ghorri! Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ALISTAIR GREEN

April 11, 2022 04:00 - 39 minutes

The very funny Alistair Green joins Dan to discuss the people and things that would be frankly awful to spend time with on a desert island. He's a funny man, and that's why we like him, so stop reading this and listen to the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

OMID DJALILI

April 05, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour

We're back with another series, and we're coming out swinging with the amazing Omid Djalili, who put in a superb showing whilst choosing the worst people and things to be stuck on an island with. So hunker down, strap yourself in, and enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SARAH CALLAGHAN

March 07, 2022 00:00 - 42 minutes

Comedian Sarah Callaghan joins Dan to discuss all that she believes to be frightful in the world. Well, not quite ALL that is frightful, but a few select people and things she'd hate to be stuck on an island with. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ANIA MAGLIANO

February 28, 2022 00:00 - 45 minutes

Who is it? It's the comedian Ania Magliano, here to share who she believes to be the worst people and things to be stuck on a desert island with. Give it a listen with the entirety of your ears, and let the good times come flooding into your face. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CARL DONNELLY

February 21, 2022 00:00 - 58 minutes

Hello, who is this wonderful chat on Desert Island Dicks today, popping by to tell us all about the worst people and things he could be stuck with on a desert island? It's only Carl Donnelly, and he's marvellous, so dip your ears into this and have a lovely time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

STEPHEN K AMOS - DESERT ISLAND DICKS LIVE

February 13, 2022 21:19 - 1 hour

It's Desert Island Dicks, but live, with people and everything. Stephen K Amos joined us at the start of December at 21 Soho, and he didn't disappoint - this was a great night and Stephen absolutely nailed it. If, after listening to this, you fancy coming along to see the show live, then join us on the 4th of February at 2 Northdown for Desert Island Dicks with Lou Sanders, tickets on sale now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. V...

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